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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Magical Christmas Sugar Cookies to Sweeten Your Holidays

Delight in these Christmas Sugar Cookies, a festive treat that brings joy and nostalgia to your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour A versatile base that gives structure to your Christmas Sugar Cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise and become fluffy, ensuring a delightful texture.
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder Adds extra lift, making your cookies perfectly soft and chewy.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Gives a rich flavor and creamy texture; make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar Sweetens the cookies and contributes to the lovely golden color once baked.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together while adding moisture for a tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warm, sweet notes, making every bite feel like home.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Adds a unique twist and depth of flavor that complements the vanilla perfectly.
  • to taste milk Adjusts the dough’s consistency; use as needed to achieve the perfect texture.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
For Decoration
  • colored sugar or sprinkles Add a fun, festive flair to your cookies; let your creativity shine!

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie sheets
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mix until just combined, and add milk if needed.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten each dough ball and sprinkle with colored sugar or festive sprinkles.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking and store cookies in an airtight container.

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