Vintage Christmas Cookies
These delightful cookies blend wholesome ingredients like oats and chocolate chips with comforting flavors of almond and vanilla, making them a staple during the festive season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar Adjust sweetness if desired.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips Substitutions can include dried fruit.
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) Can be substituted with seeds or dried fruit.
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and egg together until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Can also be frozen for extended storage.