photo contributed by Ava Miller

As the snowflakes flutter on our eyelashes and the chilly air adds a rosy tint to our cheeks, there’s nothing better than tasting a freshly baked dessert during the holiday season. While looking out at the glistening Christmas lights in the frosty air, a warm batch of cookies is the perfect sugary antidote for the icy weather! 

Ingredients: 

1 stick of unsalted softened butter

1 cup of white sugar

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 

1 room temperature egg

2 ½ cups of flour

¼ of teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons of baking powder

1 container of whipped buttercream frosting

Recipe: 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. In one bowl, mix the butter and egg together, and slowly add in the vanilla extract.
3. In the same bowl, add in the flour, baking powder and salt while continuing to mix until the dough forms.
4. Roll the dough into small balls evenly spaced from one another. Then, line the balls on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 minutes and let cookies cool completely. (If you want a gooey cookie texture, cool for 15-20 minutes instead.) 
6. After cooling, spread the frosting over the top of the cookies and top with festive holiday sprinkles! Pair the cookies with a warm, rich cup of hot chocolate for the perfect Christmas treat.