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    Traditional Christmas Cookies

    Published: Nov 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Christmas is almost here. If you are looking for an easy Christmas cookie recipe, look no more. These traditional Christmas cookies are delicious, buttery, and super easy to make.

    Traditional Christmas Cookies

    Also, check Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole.

    With this simple and classic Christmas cookie recipe you can make a whole variety of different shapes and colours of Christmas cookies. 

    You can ask your kids to make these Christmas cookies with you; they will love that. Also, it is an excellent way to keep them busy during the holidays. Enjoy these freshly baked classic holiday cookies with a cup of hot chocolate. I guarantee that all your family will love them!

    Traditional Christmas Cookies

    What's in these Traditional Christmas Cookies?

    • Butter
    • Caster sugar
    • Plain flour
    • Vanilla extract
    • Egg
    • Sprinkles
    Traditional Christmas Cookie

    How to make these Classic Christmas Cookies?

    Preparations: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    steps of making the cookies

    Making the cookies: Mix the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well using the electric whisk. Then, stir in the flour, use your hands to mix everything.

    Refrigerate the dough: Go ahead and work with the dough if you like or you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes.

    Shaping the dough

    Shaping the dough: Roll on the dough between two sheets of parchment paper or on a clean floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to and cut out the cookies carefully then place in the baking sheet. Decorate the cookies with sprinkles.

    Baking: Bake for 8-9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool down.

    Classic Christmas Cookie

    How to decorate these Traditional Christmas Cookies?

    • Sprinkles are so nice with different colors and shapes.
    • Melting chocolate: Microwave 100g of dark chocolate then dip the cookies in it.
    • Icing: You can make the icing by mixing powdered sugar and water.
    • Powdered sugar: Add a simple dusting of sugar over the cookies to make them extra delicious.

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    Traditional Christmas Cookies

    Christmas is almost here. If you are looking for an easy Christmas cookie recipe, look no more. These traditional Christmas cookies are delicious, buttery, and super easy to make. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 25 servings
    Calories 95kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Cookie cutter
    • Rolling Pin
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 100 g butter , room temperature
    • 100 g caster sugar
    • 275 g plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg , room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Preparations: Preheat the oven to 180C/350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix the butter and sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well using the electric whisk. Then, stir in the flour, use your hands to mix everything.
    • Go ahead and work with the dough if you like or you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
    • Roll on the dough between two sheets of parchment paper or on a clean floured surface.
    • Use a cookie cutter to and cut out the cookies carefully then place in the baking sheet. Decorate the cookies with sprinkles.
    • Bake for 8-9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool down.

    Notes

    Decorating Ideas

    • Sprinkles are so nice with different colors and shapes.
    • Melting chocolate: Microwave 100g of dark chocolate, then dip the cookies in it.
    • Icing: You can make the icing by mixing powdered sugar and water.
    • Powdered sugar: Add a simple dusting of sugar over the cookies to make them extra delicious.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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