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Natacha

Festive Holiday Cookie Tray

Beautiful party platter filled with assorted homemade Christmas cookies and treats.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Base
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Decorations
  • ½ cup raspberry jam for thumbprints
  • ½ cup powdered sugar glaze
  • 2 tbsp festive holiday sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into balls, make thumbprint indentations, and fill centers with raspberry jam.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until bottom edges turn lightly golden, then cool completely.
  6. Drizzle with glaze, garnish with sprinkles, and arrange neatly on a decorative holiday platter.