Description
Delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies filled with nostalgia, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick and cut into festive shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using almond extract or adding spices like nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, sugar cookies, festive treats