Super-Easy Christmas Cookies
Buttery, soft, festive cookies that are perfect for decorating — or enjoying just as they are.
Ingredients
- 450 grams all-purpose flour
- 250 grams butter softened
- 250 grams sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Optional
- 1 tsp ginger spice
- edible decorations
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until soft and creamy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until a dough forms.
- The dough should be slightly flaky and break easily — this is exactly what you want.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to about 1.5 cm thick (around 0.6 inches).
- This thickness is the secret to rich, buttery cookies that don’t dry out.
- Cut with your favorite cookie cutters and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes, just until the edges are barely golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and decorate if you wish.
Notes
Simple White Glaze (for decorating)
Mix icing sugar with a few drops of water or lemon juice until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.Use a spoon or piping bag to decorate the cookies, then add sprinkles or edible decorations before it sets.
Ginger Spice
Want a ginger touch? Simply add 1 teaspoon of ginger spice powder to the dry ingredients.The result is warmer, more aromatic cookies with a subtle Christmas spice that pairs beautifully with white glaze or chocolate decorations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcal
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