Description
These classic Christmas sugar cookies are buttery, sweet, and perfect for decorating. Ideal for holiday cookie boxes, they hold their shape well and can be customized with icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing or colored sugar for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing or colored sugar if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before rolling. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American