Soft Christmas Cookies
These soft Christmas cookies are a classic holiday treat that melt in your mouth with every bite. Made with sour cream for extra tenderness and moisture, they have a delicate vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with festive sprinkles or frosting.
Equipment
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
- Cookie Scoop (optional, approx 1 tbsp)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Holiday sprinkles or frosting optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, gently pressing to flatten.
- Add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire rack.
- Decorate with frosting once completely cooled (optional)
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