Description
Experience the warmth of the holiday season with these soft, chewy Christmas cookies, infused with delightful vanilla and cinnamon flavors. Perfect for sharing and making cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on a plate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits for extra flavor. For softer cookies, avoid overbaking; take them out when they’re still slightly soft in the center.