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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies for Festive Cheer

Delight in these Christmas Sugar Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings with customizable decorations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour acts as the foundation for a soft and chewy texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise and develop a lovely fluffiness
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder contributes to the lightness of the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened provides richness and a melt-in-your-mouth sensation
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar adds sweetness and helps create that enticing crispy edge
  • 1 medium egg binds the ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses a classic sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract brings a warm, nutty essence
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk adjust for perfect dough consistency
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances the sweetness
For Decorating
  • colored sugar or sprinkles adds a festive touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie scoop
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar using an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients; add milk as needed until dough is soft.
  6. Scoop portions of the dough and roll into balls, placing them on ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each dough ball and sprinkle with colored sugar or festive sprinkles.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes if too soft and use a cookie scoop for consistent sizes. Store in airtight containers at room temperature for freshness.

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