Cookies for Santa
1. Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Cushed peppermint candies or candy canes for topping
Instructions:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
– In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
– Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.
– While still warm, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with crushed peppermint candies.
– Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice.
– In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in molasses and egg.
– Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
– Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cutters to cut out shapes.
– Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes.
– Allow to cool slightly before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Decorate with icing and candies as desired.
3. Cinnamon Spiced Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
– In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
– Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
– Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
– Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy baking these festive cookies for Santa! They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, gifts, or just enjoying with a warm cup of your favourite holiday beverage.
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