Description
A classic recipe for vintage Christmas cookies that brings back holiday memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and top with decorative sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vintage christmas cookies