Christmas Sugar Cookies
Bake delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies with our easy recipe! Perfect for the holidays, these cookies are soft, sweet, and festive! 🎄🍪
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For mixing the dough.
- 1 Baking sheet For baking the cookies.
- 1 Parchment paper To line the baking sheet.
- 1 Rolling Pin For rolling out the dough.
- 1 Cookie cutters For cutting out shapes.
- 1 wire rack For cooling the cookies.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cake flour or almond flour for gluten-free.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh; can substitute with baking soda.
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar or honey.
- 1 cup Butter Unsalted is ideal; can substitute with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water or applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use almond or peppermint extract for variation.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
Optional Add-ins
- as desired Sprinkles, Chocolate Chips, or Nuts For customization.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
Mixing
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Combining Ingredients
- Whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
Chilling
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Rolling and Cutting
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cooling
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decorating
- Once cooled, decorate with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter as desired.