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An assortment of festive Christmas cookies, including gingerbread men, sugar cookies with icing, and chocolate chip, on a platter.

20 of the Best and Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes


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  • Author: Rym
  • Total Time: 57 minutes
  • Yield: 20 dozen cookies

Description

A comprehensive guide to baking 20 varieties of easy and delicious Christmas cookies, from buttery shortbreads to spiced ginger snaps.


Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugars until pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  6. Shape into balls or cutouts and bake at 350F until edges are lightly golden.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American