Perfect Homemade Christmas Sugar Cookies
These festive cookies are characterized by their sweet, buttery flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them a delightful treat for holiday gatherings.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Cutters
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure and backbone to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Necessary for leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar Essential for sweetness and contributes to texture.
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature for richness.
- 2 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds warm, aromatic flavor.
Decoration
- as needed Decorative icing Various colors for decoration.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing once cooled and allow to set before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.