Description
These delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies are buttery, sweet, and perfect for decorating with vibrant icing and sprinkles, making them a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: spices like nutmeg or cinnamon
- Sprinkles for decoration
- Royal icing
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and let the butter soften.
- Make the Dough: Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the butter mixture.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough to about ¼-inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut festive shapes.
- Bake the Cookies: Place cut-out cookies on the prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Enjoy and Share: Share your cookies with friends and family!
Notes
For a dairy-free alternative, use margarine. For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, family recipes