Holiday Cookies
Delight in these classic holiday cookies featuring a rich, buttery flavor and festive spices perfect for the season. Ideal for sharing with family and friends during your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup holiday-themed sprinkles or colored sugar
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in sprinkles and, if desired, nuts or dried cranberries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies or dip half in chocolate chips.
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