The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer than with a batch of homemade cookies that embody the festive spirit of Christmas? Our Christmas Christmas Cookie recipe is a delightful treat that will fill your home with the sweet scent of cinnamon and warm spices. So gather your apron, preheat the oven, and let’s get baking!
**Christmas Christmas Cookie**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– Red and green food coloring
– Festive sprinkles
**Instructions:**
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. To one portion, add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Mix until the spices are evenly incorporated.
6. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one portion of the dough and green food coloring to the other portion. Knead the dough until the color is distributed evenly.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll out each colored dough portion separately on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
9. Use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
10. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once the cookies are cooled, decorate them with festive sprinkles and icing if desired. Let the icing set before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
What could be better than celebrating the holiday season with a batch of freshly baked Christmas Christmas Cookies? These delightful treats are not only delicious but also a fun activity to enjoy with loved ones. Spread the joy of the season by sharing these homemade goodies with friends and family or package them up as a heartfelt gift. Merry baking and happy holidays!
