Easy and Delicious Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
This easy sugar cookies recipe is perfect for the holidays, offering a buttery and sweet flavor with a crisp edge and a soft center. Perfect for festive cookie cutters and icing decoration!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar for icing
- 2 tablespoons milk for icing
- 1 teaspoon food coloring optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and egg.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture.
- Divide dough into two halves, roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool completely.
- For icing, blend confectioners' sugar with milk and food coloring until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
These sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with kids. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.