Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
• Sprinkles, colored sugar, or icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place on trays (they spread slightly).
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the tray 5 minutes—they’ll firm up as they cool. Then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate when completely cool with icing, sprinkles, or dust with powdered sugar.
✨ Perfect for:
• Holiday cookie exchanges
• Santa’s plate
• DIY edible gifts in festive tins
💡 Make ahead: Dough freezes well—bake from frozen (+1–2 mins).
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 9 mins , Total Time : 24 mins , Servings : 24 cookies , Calories : 120 per cookie , Net Carbs: 16g , Fats: 7g , Protein: 1g