Best Soft Christmas Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies filled with warm holiday aromas, perfect for sharing during the festive season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 470 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 300 grams white sugar
- 225 grams margarine, softened Use room temperature margarine for easier mixing.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- Beat white sugar and softened margarine in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the first egg to the creamed mixture and beat until well blended. Add the second egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours to ensure easy handling.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 6 mm thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets and collect scraps to reroll.
- Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies pair perfectly with hot cocoa or milk. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness. Refrigerating the dough helps the cookies hold their shape while baking. Experiment with cookie shapes and variations like adding chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts.