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A plate of decorated Christmas sugar cookies ready for the holidays

Proven way to grow 5 Christmas Sugar Cookies

This recipe provides a proven method for baking delicious Christmas sugar cookies. The steps are straightforward, ensuring a successful and festive treat for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • few drops food coloring (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut out desired shapes using Christmas-themed cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden; let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorating
  1. While the cookies cool, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and optional almond extract.
  2. Add food coloring if desired to achieve festive colors.
  3. Once cookies are completely cool, decorate them with the prepared icing.

Notes

For extra festive cookies, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough. Ensure cookies are completely cooled before icing to prevent melting and smudging.