Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

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 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Colored sprinkles (for decorating)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until well combined.

  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until the dough forms. If the dough is too soft, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up.

  6. Roll and Cut the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can also use cookie cutters to cut out shapes if you prefer. Gently press down on each ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten them slightly, or leave them round for a soft bite.

  7. Decorate: Sprinkle colored sprinkles or sugar on top of the cookies for a festive touch. You can also press in small candy pieces or other decorations.

  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so be careful not to overbake them.

  9. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them and let them rest on the hot baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them.
  • If you want to make these cookies even more festive, consider using royal icing to decorate them once they’re fully cooled!

Enjoy these sweet treats with a warm cup of hot cocoa or alongside your Christmas tree!

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