1)First step, Butter

1. Start by taking the butter out of the fridge if you didn’t do it before. Let it sit at room temperature until it becomes soft, this usually takes about 30 minutes, soft butter is crucial for creating a creamy texture.
2. In a mixing bowl, pour the soft butter and work it with the spoon to make sure its soft enough to work with it.

2)Second step, butter with sugar

1. Pour the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the same bowl where you have the butter. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat them together on a medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3)Third step, wet ingredients

1. If you have vanilla extract add to the mixture about 1/2 a teaspoon for flavor. Then, crack one egg into the mixture. Mix until everything is combined and smooth.

4)Forth step, Dry ingredients

1. Gradually, add all purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture mix until just combined using a spatula, be careful not to over mix as this can make the festive holiday cookies tough.

5)Fifth step, confetti

1. Pour the holiday baking confetti into a shallow container. Once the dough is ready, use your hands to roll the dough into small ball. Take each cookie ball and gently roll it in the baking confetti until fully coated. This adds a festive touch to your cookies.

6)Sixth step, Chill dough

1. Place the coated cookie balls on a greased baking pan. To help the hold their shape while baking, put the baking pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Pre heat the oven to 200 C ( 400 F ). This ensures that the cookies start baking at the right temperature for the best texture.

7)Seventh step, bake

1. After chilling, remove the baking pan from the fridge and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the cookies fro 10 to 13 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent over baking.
2. Once baked, take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the baking pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Now you are all set to make delicious and festive holiday cookies! Enjoy your baking!!