Best Soft Christmas Cookies 🍪

Ingredients:

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract (optional)

2 cups holiday-themed sprinkles or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Extracts:

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.

5. Combine Mixtures:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!

6. Cut the Cookies in shapes wirh cookie cutters of choice:

Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake:

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

9. Cool:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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