Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

How to Make Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

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   Step 1: Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla

   In a medium bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix just until combined; scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupUnsalted butter, softened
   • 1/2 cupGranulated sugar
   • 1 largeLarge egg
   • 1 tspVanilla extract
   
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   Step 2: Whisk dry ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. This helps the leavening and salt incorporate evenly into the dough.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 cupsAll-purpose flour
   • 1/2 tspBaking powder
   • 1/4 tspSalt
   
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   Step 3: Combine wet and dry, fold in sprinkles

   Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and stir gently until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing. Fold in the holiday sprinkles (or mini chips) until evenly distributed.

   For this step

   • 1/3 cupHoliday sprinkles (or mini chocolate chips)
   
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   Step 4: Preheat air fryer and shape cookies

   Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough (about 0.5–1 tbsp) and roll into balls; place them on a small piece of parchment or reusable liner in the basket and gently flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness, spacing 1–1.5 inches apart.
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   Step 5: Air-fry cookies in batches

   Air-fry 1–2 batches depending on basket size at 320°F (160°C) for 6–8 minutes, or until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden. Let cookies rest in the basket for 1–2 minutes after cooking — they firm up as they cool — then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
   
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   Step 6: Cool and store

   Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or stacking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month.
   

1. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix just until combined; scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. This helps the leavening and salt incorporate evenly into the dough.
3. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and stir gently until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing. Fold in the holiday sprinkles (or mini chips) until evenly distributed.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough (about 0.5–1 tbsp) and roll into balls; place them on a small piece of parchment or reusable liner in the basket and gently flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness, spacing 1–1.5 inches apart.
5. Air-fry 1–2 batches depending on basket size at 320°F (160°C) for 6–8 minutes, or until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden. Let cookies rest in the basket for 1–2 minutes after cooking — they firm up as they cool — then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
6. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or stacking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month.