Soft Christmas Cookies (Print)

Tender, vanilla-infused holiday cookies decorated with festive red and green sugar sprinkles, perfect for Christmas celebrations.

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup margarine, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1 1/2 cups white sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened margarine and white sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
07 - Sprinkle red and green sugar sprinkles on top of each cookie.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies maintain a soft texture even after cooling, making them perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.

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