Description
Indulge in these delightful Christmas cookies, bursting with warm spices and sweet flavors, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Transfer cookies to cooling racks and let them cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added flair, consider incorporating chocolate chips or dried fruit into the dough. - Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or ginger for unique flavors.