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A colorful assortment of holiday cookies arranged on a rustic wooden platter, featuring gingerbread men, peppermint swirls, and sugar cookies decorated with festive icing, set against a cozy holiday backdrop with twinkling lights and pinecones.

Ultimate Holiday Cookie Guide for Festive Baking

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An assortment of holiday cookies perfect for gifting, entertaining, and enjoying with loved ones during festive celebrations.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • Decorative icing and sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and molasses; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
  6. Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut into festive shapes with cookie cutters and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Chill dough for at least 1 hour for easier rolling.
  • Decorate cookies once completely cooled for best icing adhesion.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg