Description
A delightful recipe for classic Christmas Sugar Cookies that embody holiday cheer and childhood nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gradually, stirring until well combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently, then roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies with cookie cutters and place them on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles once cooled.
Notes
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before rolling out for crisp edges. Roll cookies in sugar for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, festive treats