Classic Christmas Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, flavored Christmas cookies dusted with colored sugar, ideal for festive treats and holiday gifting.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dough
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113 grams salted butter, softened
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57 grams cream cheese, softened
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300 grams granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
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0.25 teaspoon almond extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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312 grams all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Decoration
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Red sanding sugar
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Green sanding sugar
# How to Make It:
01 -
Place butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, approximately 4–5 minutes.
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Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft, cohesive dough forms, scraping down sides as needed.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm the dough.
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Remove dough from refrigerator.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2.5 cm apart.
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Gently press each dough ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern. Sprinkle generously with red or green sanding sugar.
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Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and bake for 9–11 minutes. Cookies should retain a pale colour and soft texture when removed.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Tips:
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Chilling the dough is essential for improved flavour development and ideal cookie shape retention.
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Cookies will firm up while cooling; avoid over-baking to preserve their tender, soft interior.