Description
Delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and a festive spirit, perfect for sharing and celebrating the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Once cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter as desired.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer-lasting enjoyment.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking. Ensure butter is at room temperature for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, sugar cookies, holiday baking, dessert, family recipe