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🎄 Grandma’s Famous Christmas Cookies
These cookies are a holiday staple in my home! Every Christmas, I make at least 500 of these little delights. They are simple to make but absolutely packed with flavor, perfect for sharing with family and friends or gifting to your loved ones. Once you try them, they will surely become a beloved tradition in your kitchen too.
🌟 Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for decoration
🏺 History & Formation
Cookies, in their simplest form, date back to the 7th century in Persia, where sugar was first used in baking. Over time, each culture adapted cookies to their taste and ingredients. The Christmas cookie tradition, specifically, became popular in Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, and was brought to America by immigrants.
These cookies are a classic example of a buttery, soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat that has been adapted through generations. Their formation is simple: the butter and sugar are creamed together to create a light, airy dough, which helps form the perfect texture when baked.
🍪 Instructions & Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Optional additions: Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles if desired.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
💖 For Cookie Lovers
These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy winter afternoons, or as gifts wrapped in festive packaging. Share them with your family, friends, neighbors—anyone who loves that sweet, buttery warmth of Christmas!
Tips for lovers of baking:
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a thicker, chewier cookie.
- Decorate with colored sugar or icing to make them festive and personalized.
🎉 Conclusion
This simple, classic recipe is perfect for anyone wanting to make cookies that taste homemade and heartwarming. They’re quick to bake in large batches and guaranteed to bring smiles during the holiday season. Making 500 might sound ambitious, but the joy of sharing them is priceless!
Keep your oven warm, your hands ready to mix, and your heart open for giving. Happy baking!
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