Christmas Sugar Cookies
This easy sugar cookie recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, subtle vanilla flavor, and simple ingredients, these sugar cookies are ideal for any occasion. Decorate them for the holidays or enjoy them plain, either way, they’re a treat everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Divide dough in two and roll out on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Decorated Cookies: Add colored sprinkles or icing to decorate.
- Lemon Sugar Cookies: Add lemon zest to the dough for a refreshing twist.
- Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies: Mix in a handful of mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 2 months.
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