Description
Festive and fun Christmas gnome cookies, perfect for the holiday season! These cookies are easy to make and decorate, bringing holiday cheer to your baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Food coloring (red, green, and blue)
- Sprinkles, chocolate chips, and edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until fully combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut out gnome shapes.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool before decorating with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps with easy shaping.
- Experiment with different food colorings for festive cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, gnome cookies, holiday baking