Description
Delightful soft and chewy cookies with a vibrant green color, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon milk (adjust for consistency)
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions. Add green food coloring to one portion and mix until evenly colored. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk for frosting. Decorate the cooled cookies as desired.
Notes
Serve with hot cocoa or spiced cider for a delightful holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday cookies, festive baking, Christmas treats