Christmas Eve Cinnamon Delights: Easy Recipes for Festive Joy
Indulge in the festive spirit with these easy Christmas Eve cinnamon delights that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
- These delights make great gifts when packaged in decorative boxes.
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: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg