Soft Christmas Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 ½ cups white sugar
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1 cup margarine, softened
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat sugar and margarine with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Wrap the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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Beat the first egg into the butter mixture, then beat in the second egg along with the vanilla extract.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Wrap the dough again and chill in the refrigerator for another 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease two cookie sheets.
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Roll out the dough on a clean, floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and arrange them on the prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake in batches for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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These cookies hold their shape well during baking, making them perfect for decorating with icing or sprinkles.
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For best results, ensure the dough is properly chilled before rolling and cutting.