# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Festive Touches
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
11 - 2 tablespoons blue and silver Hanukkah sprinkles
12 - 2 tablespoons red and green Christmas sprinkles
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
05 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden at the edges.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. While slightly warm, dust with powdered sugar.
09 - Sprinkle half cookies with blue and silver sprinkles, and the rest with red and green sprinkles. Let cool completely before serving.
