Description
Classic Christmas sugar cookies perfect for holiday baking and decorating. These cookies are soft, slightly sweet, and hold their shape well for intricate designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- Icing and sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out desired Christmas shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles once fully cooled.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for better mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain the shape when baking.
- Use festive cookie cutters for holiday themes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Sugar Cookies, holiday baking, decorated cookies, sugar cookies