Name: Home for Christmas Cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup softened margarine; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla (or vanilla and almond combination); 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Home for Christmas Cookies

Home for Christmas Cookies are great roll out sugar cookies for gifting, decorating, and snacking. These Christmas cut out cookies will remind everyone that there's no place like home for the holidays!

Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas

If you loved making our Home for Christmas Cookies, we have a few more festive recipes that we think you'll enjoy baking this holiday season!

First up, why not try our classic Gingerbread Cookies? These spiced cookies are perfect for shaping and decorating just like the Home for Christmas Cookies. The warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses will surely get you in the holiday spirit.

Next, consider baking a batch of Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. These chewy, fudgy cookies are infused with peppermint extract and rolled in powdered sugar before baking, creating a gorgeous cracked appearance. The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a favorite during the holiday season.

Lastly, for a fun twist on a traditional cookie, try making our Eggnog Snickerdoodles. These soft and pillowy cookies have a hint of nutmeg and are rolled in a spiced sugar mixture before baking. They are reminiscent of a cozy mug of eggnog, making them a perfect treat for Christmas gatherings.

We hope you enjoy trying out these recipes and adding them to your holiday baking repertoire. Happy baking!

Ingredients

3/4 cup softened margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla (or vanilla and almond combination)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine margarine and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat until smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out a quarter of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes and transfer to parchment-lined cookie sheets.
Bake 8-10 min, or until edges have slightly browned. Allow to cool completely on cookie sheets.