Easy Christmas Cookies

Whip up a batch of holiday cheer with these Easy Christmas Cookies, the perfect addition to your festive celebrations! This beginner-friendly recipe combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, and all-purpose flour to create soft, buttery cookies with a hint of vanilla sweetness. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a versatile cookie dough that bakes to golden perfection in 10 minutes. Customize them with holiday sprinkles or decorative icing for a festive flair that’s sure to impress. With a yield of 24 cookies, these delightful treats are ideal for cookie swaps, gift boxes, or simply enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying your hand at holiday baking for the first time, these classic Christmas cookies are guaranteed to spread joy!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0 Holiday sprinkles or icing (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

If desired, decorate the dough balls with holiday sprinkles before baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, once the cookies are fully cooled, decorate with icing or additional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	685.2 grams (685.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2815

Total Fat 106.70g	137%
Saturated Fat 58.50g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 468mg	156%
Sodium 945mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 436.60g	159%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 206.30g
Protein 38.40g	77%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 434mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 61.1%