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Cozy Winter Wonderland Christmas Cookies

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Festive and buttery soft cookies with a snowy powdered sugar finish and colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Holiday sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (225g) of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (100g) of brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups (375g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – the dough should be soft but not sticky.
  6. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite holiday-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Carefully transfer the cookie cutouts to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Avoid over-baking – you want these cookies to stay soft!
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar for a snowy effect and decorate with holiday sprinkles as desired.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading and make it easier to handle.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure soft cookies.’, ‘Use a light hand with flour when rolling out the dough to prevent dryness.’, ‘Watch the baking time closely to avoid over-baking.’, ‘Decorate cookies only after they have cooled completely.’]

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, winter wonderland cookies, buttery cookies, powdered sugar cookies

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