Description
Delicious and festive Twisted Christmas Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into generous tablespoons and twist into shapes on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For an added festive touch, consider adding colored sprinkles before baking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg