Best Soft Christmas Cookies Recipe 
Ingredients:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
2 cups holiday-themed sprinkles or chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Extracts:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
6. Fold in Sprinkles:
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles or chocolate chips.
7. Scoop the Cookies:
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy these soft and festive cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.