Description
Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen with this ultimate Christmas Cookies recipe! This festive assortment features sugar cookies, chocolate peppermint drops, marshmallow-loaded delights, and more—all beautifully decorated and packed with seasonal cheer. Whether you’re looking for easy recipe ideas, homemade food gifts, or fun holiday baking projects, this tray of quick Christmas cookies offers it all. Perfect for breakfast ideas, dessert spreads, or holiday party trays, this recipe is an irresistible mix of flavor, color, and tradition.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
1/2 cup colored sugar
1 cup royal icing or buttercream (for decorating)
Instructions
1. Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
4. Divide dough for different cookie types and mix in crushed peppermint, chocolate chunks, or marshmallows.
5. Chill the dough for 1–2 hours to enhance flavor and control spread.
6. Roll out dough for sugar cookies and cut into shapes, or scoop for drop cookies.
7. Decorate cookies before baking with sprinkles, candies, or toppings.
8. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–14 minutes depending on cookie type.
9. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
10. Once fully cooled, frost and decorate with icing, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle.
11. Arrange on a tray or pack as holiday gifts to enjoy and share!
Notes
Chill the dough well to prevent cookies from losing their shape.
Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup.
Royal icing gives the cleanest finish for decorated cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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