Easy Christmas Cookies

Basic sugar butter cookies with simple decorative touches will make these cookies a festive Holiday gift.

Ingredients:
Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 salt
Wet ingredients:
1 egg
1 stick softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Others:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup coconut flakes, light toasted

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper/
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
In a standing mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the mixer bowl. Beat until all ingredients are incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips and toasted coconuts.
Using a small ice cream scoop, make small balls from the dough. Place onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and let cookies cool on wire rack before decorating.