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Soft Christmas Cookies for the Holidays

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  5. Mix in sour cream, then gradually add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough with a spoon or cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before decorating or serving.

Note:
Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 12 min | Total time: 27 min | Servings: ~24 cookies | Calories: ~140 kcal per cookie

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