Airy cookies dusted in sugar, topped with sprinkles, blending Hanukkah and Christmas flavors for festive enjoyment.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
→ Festive Touches
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - 2 tablespoons blue and silver Hanukkah sprinkles
12 - 2 tablespoons red and green Christmas sprinkles
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and almond extract, combining thoroughly.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until puffed and slightly golden at the edges.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While still slightly warm, dust with powdered sugar.
09 - Sprinkle half with blue and silver Hanukkah sprinkles, and half with red and green Christmas sprinkles. Let cookies cool completely before serving.
