Description
Soft and buttery Christmas sugar cookies, perfect for festive celebrations and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated 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, then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness using a floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the right texture. Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, family recipes