The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, laughter, and delicious treats. Baking Christmas cookies is a wonderful tradition that brings families together and spreads festive cheer. Here are 5 delightful Christmas cookie recipes that are sure to become a hit in your household. Each recipe is designed to be easy to follow, ensuring a fun and stress-free baking experience. Happy baking!

1. Classic Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. Cream sugar and butter together in a big bowl until smooth. Add vanilla and egg, and beat.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Add buttermilk to make the dough soft, not wet.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
6. Arrange cookies on ungreased baking pans, one inch apart. 
7. Bake for 8 to 5 minutes or until golden. Let cool and decorate as desired.

2. Gingerbread Men

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup molasses

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In another large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet components gradually. Stir until well blended.
4. Split the dough in half, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for a minimum of two hours.
5. Set oven temperature to 175°C/350°F. On a surface dusted with flour, roll out the dough to a thickness of ¼ inch.
6. Cut into shapes with gingerbread cookie cutters.
7. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-5 minutes. Let cool completely before decorating.

3. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 48 Hershey’s Kisses

Instruction

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Add sugars, beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, milk, and egg and beat.
4. Add flour mixture gradually, mixing until thoroughly combined.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch spheres. Add granulated sugar and roll. 
6. Bake for eight to five minutes. Put a Hershey’s Kiss right in the middle of each cookie right away. Cool on wire racks.

4. Snickerdoodles

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a small bowl. 
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
5. Mix two tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Form dough into one-inch balls, then coat them with cinnamon sugar. 
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-5 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.

5. Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup fruit preserves (your choice)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Beat butter and sugar together in a big bowl until they are light and fluffy. 
3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking pans, pressing your thumb into the center of each ball.
5. Spoon a tiny bit of preserves into each indentation.
6. Bake for 8-5 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

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FAQs

What are some classic Christmas cookie recipes?

 Classic Christmas cookie recipes include sugar cookies, gingerbread men, peanut butter blossoms, snickerdoodles, and thumbprint cookies. These recipes are beloved for their festive flavors and traditional decorations.

Can I make these Christmas cookies ahead of time? 

Yes, most Christmas cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in airtight containers. You can also freeze the dough for baking fresh cookies later. Make sure to properly cool and store them to maintain their freshness.

How can I involve kids in holiday baking?

 Kids can help with mixing ingredients, rolling dough, using cookie cutters, and decorating cookies.Make it fun by letting them choose shapes and colors for decorations.

What are some tips for baking perfect Christmas cookies? 

Use fresh ingredients, measure accurately, and follow the recipes closely. Preheat your oven, use parchment paper or silicone baking mats, and rotate baking sheets halfway through for even baking. 

Can I customize these cookie recipes?

 Absolutely! You can customize the recipes by adding different flavors, using various types of frosting, or incorporating ingredients like nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.