Best Christmas Cookies Ideas (Printable Version)

Festive selection of colorful, chewy, and classic cookies for joyful holiday gatherings. #Christmas #Cookies #HolidayBaking #SweetTreats #FestiveFood

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Flavors and Varieties

08 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
09 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate kisses
12 - Colored sprinkles, as desired
13 - Assorted holiday shaped cookie cutters
14 - 12 cream-filled chocolate cookies (for dipped Oreos)
15 - 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted (for dipped Oreos)

# Steps:

01 - Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
03 - Divide the dough according to desired cookie variety (e.g., for thumbprints, snowballs, or shaped cookies). Fold in optional flavorings such as peppermint, chocolate chips, or nuts if using.
04 - For cut-out cookies, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface and cut with holiday cookie cutters. For snowball or thumbprint cookies, portion dough into 1-inch balls and place on lined baking sheets.
05 - Top cookies with sprinkles or press a chocolate kiss into the center of thumbprint cookies as desired. For dipped Oreos, dip cookies in melted white chocolate and decorate with crushed peppermint candies.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Place shaped cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
07 - Once completely cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure butter is fully softened for the best dough texture. Rotating baking trays halfway through ensures even baking for batches of cut-out cookies.

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