Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these soft, chewy Christmas sugar cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Form small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced out.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks; decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for about an hour before baking. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, soft cookies, festive treats