Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies
Delight in the simplicity of baking Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies, perfect for holiday decorating and sharing. This recipe yields tender, festive cookies with crisp edges, ideal for any festive occasion.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Separate medium bowl
- Whisk
- Plastic wrap
- Rolling pin
- Christmas cookie cutters
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Optional for Decorating
- Powdered sugar
- milk
- various food colorings
- sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract; ensure the sides of the bowl are scraped down to fully combine ingredients.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly flour a surface before rolling the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes with Christmas cookie cutters and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate the cooled cookies as desired.
Notes
For best results, do not skip the chilling step; it helps the cookies hold their shape during baking. When decorating, allow icing to set completely before stacking or storing to prevent smudging.