Christmas Sugar Cookies
Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies! Buttery, tender, and lightly sweetened, these classic cookies are the perfect canvas for festive decorations. Infused with a hint of almond and vanilla extract, they boast a rich, aromatic flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. The dough is easy to roll out and cut into your favorite holiday shapes—think stars, trees, and snowflakes! With a quick bake time and endless decorating possibilities using royal icing and sprinkles, these cookies are a must-have for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy evening of holiday baking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe guarantees beautifully golden edges and irresistible seasonal cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture, beating well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into discs, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with your favorite royal icing, sprinkles, or frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.2 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.1 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 718 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 1777 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.6 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
