Irresistible Christmas Sugar Cookies You’ll Love to Make
These Christmas Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that brings nostalgia and joy to festive gatherings, perfect for bakers of all levels.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheets
- mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- whisk
- Teaspoon
- glass
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour the base for a perfect cookie texture
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps the cookies rise and become fluffy
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder adds extra lift for a lighter bite
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened, gives richness and enhances flavor
- 1.5 cups White sugar sweetens the cookies to perfection
- 1 large Egg binds the ingredients together for a cohesive dough
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds warmth and sweetness to every bite
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract infuses a lovely, nutty flavor that complements the vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons Milk softens the dough if it feels too crumbly
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness for a well-rounded flavor
For Decorating
- Colored sugar or sprinkles as desired, elevates the festive look of your Christmas Sugar Cookies
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare your baking sheets by leaving them ungreased.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, adding milk as needed for the right texture.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball and sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use proper measuring techniques and ensure ingredients are at the right temperature before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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