Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies bring a delightful taste of nostalgia to any holiday gathering. With a simple blend of ingredients and charming shapes, the cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of baking as you create the festive treats.
For those needing substitutions, you could use a dairy alternative for the butter or milk, and gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour if necessary. Quality ingredients make a difference in flavor, so opt for pure vanilla extract over imitation where possible. Keep in mind that the ratios can be adjusted for sweetness based on your preference for sugar.
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Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream 1 cup of butter with 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 eggs, 6 tablespoons of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 4 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until everything is well-blended and forms a dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour, which helps in rolling out later.
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use holiday-shaped cutters to cut out cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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If you’re looking for a variation, Old Fashioned GingerBread Cookies offer a warm, spiced twist that’s perfect for the season. The cookies not only taste delightful but also freeze beautifully, enhancing their flavor after some time in the freezer. A batch of Old Fashioned GingerBread Cookies will certainly add a deliciously festive flair to your holiday cookie platter.