Description
These Soft Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any holiday celebration. With a hint of warm spices and a soft, tender texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For Decorating:
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles or colored sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the batter: Stir in sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set but still soft.
- Decorate the cookies: Cool the cookies on a wire rack. For icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Spread icing on cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, divide icing into small bowls and tint with different holiday colors.
- These cookies stay soft for several days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
