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holiday Christmas cookies

Celebrate the holiday season with these delicious and festive Christmas cookies, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Add-ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and extracts.
  3. Gradually blend in dry ingredients; fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Drop dough onto baking sheets; decorate with sprinkles.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes; cool on racks.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and watch baking time to prevent overbaking.