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A colorful plate of assorted holiday cookies including gingerbread men, sugar cookies with icing, and chocolate dipped biscotti, all beautifully decorated and arranged on a festive red and green tablecloth with holiday-themed decorations in the background

Festive Holiday Cookies To Try For Celebrations

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A collection of delicious holiday cookie recipes perfect for celebrating, gifting, and sharing during festive seasons.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Colorful icing and sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Roll dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges.
  8. Let cookies cool, then decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

  • Use holiday-themed cookie cutters for variety.
  • Chill dough for easier handling.
  • Decorate with Royal icing for professional look.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg