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Best Soft Christmas Cookies

Best Soft Christmas Cookies You'll Love to Bake Together

These Best Soft Christmas Cookies combine rich flavors with festive sprinkles, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 cup margarine (softened) Can replace with unsalted butter for a traditional twist.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh to achieve that perfect rise!
  • 2 large eggs Essential for moisture and binding.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Feel free to omit if watching sodium intake.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Try almond extract for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 cup white sugar Brown sugar can be used for a chewier texture.
For the Festive Topping
  • 1 cup red and green sprinkles Feel free to use colored sugar to match your theme!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened margarine and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with vibrant red and green sugar sprinkles.
  9. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure your margarine is at room temperature for easy creaming. Avoid overbaking for the best soft texture.

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