Description
Christmas cookies, also known as bánh quy noel, are festive treats perfect for the holiday season. These buttery, sweet cookies can be decorated with icing and sprinkles for a cheerful touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Decorate with royal icing and festive sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, bánh quy noel, holiday treats, festive baking