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Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookies

These Christmas Cookies are easy to make, festive, and delicious treats perfect for the holiday season. With classic holiday spices and customizable options, they bring warmth and joy to your kitchen, whether baking for family, friends, or yourself.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
  • ½ cup dried fruits (cranberries or raisins)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients carefully. Let the butter soften at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and perfect dough consistency.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Use a mixer or hand whisk to cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a tender cookie base.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, ensuring all flavors combine evenly.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda or powder, and holiday spices. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix to form a consistent cookie dough.
  5. Add Optional Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits as desired, distributing them evenly without overmixing the dough.
  6. Shape and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking trays, leaving space between each cookie to allow spreading. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for best dough texture.
  • Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading and maintain thick, chewy cookies.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges turn golden.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Test oven temperature with a thermometer for consistent baking results.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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