Description
- These soft, chewy Christmas cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a rich buttery flavor with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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- 15 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 cups white sugar
- 4 cups butter or margarine, softened
- 8 large eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter (or margarine) with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding sprinkles or colored sugar before baking.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes for extra puffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Best Soft Christmas Cookies