Festive Holiday Baking
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Decorations:
- Holiday-themed sprinkles
- Food coloring
- Icing or melted chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into several portions and add food coloring to each portion to create different colors.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Decorate the cookies with icing or melted chocolate and holiday-themed sprinkles.
The holidays are the perfect time to break out your baking skills and create some festive treats. Whether you're making cookies for Santa or for a holiday party, these colorful and decorated sweets are sure to spread holiday cheer. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can turn your cookies into a work of art. So why not gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and start baking some festive holiday treats today?
