Soft Christmas Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, sweet, and fun to decorate, these Christmas cookies are a holiday must-have for spreading cheer and delight.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 cup soft margarine.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon table salt.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar.
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3 ¾ cups plain flour.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Mix together your flour, salt, and baking powder by sifting them into a medium-sized bowl. Leave it nearby for later.
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Use a mixer to blend the margarine and sugar until they’re creamy. Cover the mix, then put it in the fridge for 2 hours.
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Mix in one egg at a time with the creamed butter. Throw in the vanilla too and combine.
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Stir the sifted dry ingredients gently into the blended wet stuff. Don’t overdo it.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap once more and pop it into the refrigerator for another 2 hours.
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Turn the oven on to 400°F (200°C) and grease up two cookie pans while it heats.
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Roll the dough out on a floured countertop to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to carve out fun shapes, then arrange them on the greased pans.
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Pop the cookies in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Once the edges turn golden, take them out. Cool briefly on the pans before transferring to a rack.
# Additional Notes:
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Soft baked cookies like these are perfect for decorating. They’re a holiday favorite.
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You’ll want to chill the dough to keep the shapes neat during baking.