BEST SOFT CHRISTMAS COOKIES
These soft and chewy Christmas cookies are perfect for the holiday season! With a hint of vanilla and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re decorated with festive sprinkles for a classic holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Holiday sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
STEP NO.1: PREHEAT OVEN
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP NO.2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
STEP NO.3: CREAM BUTTER AND SUGAR
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
STEP NO.4: COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
STEP NO.5: SHAPE AND DECORATE
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball and top with festive sprinkles.
STEP NO.6: BAKE THE COOKIES
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Sour Cream: Adds moisture for a softer cookie.
- Chill Dough: For even softer cookies, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Don’t Overbake: The cookies should look slightly underbaked when removed from the oven.
- Festive Additions: Try adding red and green M&M’s or white chocolate chips for extra holiday fun!
- Almond Christmas Cookies: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract.
- Chocolate Drizzle Cookies: Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Cinnamon Sugar Cookies: Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Lemon Zest Cookies: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest for a citrusy twist.