Panko Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ cup chocolate chips (or festive sprinkles)
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

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, panko breadcrumbs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.