Description
Delightful green cookies inspired by the festive spirit, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring
- Festive decorations (red and green sprinkles or edible glitter)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together until well mixed.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and the green gel food coloring.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one.
- Top each dough ball with festive sprinkles before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour; for dairy-free, substitute coconut oil for butter. A flax egg can replace the regular egg for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg