Easy and Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes!
1. Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 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 granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Sprinkles or icing (optional, for decorating)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
6. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
7. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Decorate with sprinkles or icing if desired.
2. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
4. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar to coat completely.
7. Place coated balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set and tops are cracked.
8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
3. Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Icing (optional, for decorating)
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
2. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
4. Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
7. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and lightly browned.
8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Decorate with icing if desired.
4. Peppermint Bark Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Slice cookie dough into 1/4-inch rounds. Place on prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake according to package instructions until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
4. Melt white chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips separately in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
5. Spread white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Let set.
6. Drizzle melted semisweet chocolate over the top. Let set before serving.
5. Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms. Stir in chopped nuts.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
6. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool slightly.
7. Roll warm cookies in additional powdered sugar. Let cool completely before rolling in powdered sugar again.
Enjoy baking these easy and delicious Christmas cookies! 🎄🍪
