Most Common Christmas Cookie

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.

6. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon with a few tablespoons of sugar to create a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

7. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out the cookie dough and roll each portion into a ball.

8. Roll each cookie dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.

9. Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.

10. Using the bottom of a glass, gently press down on each cookie ball to slightly flatten.

11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.