Roll Out Classic Butter Sugar Cookies Christmas or Holidays
Get ready to bake the ultimate holiday treat with these Roll Out Classic Butter Sugar Cookies, perfect for Christmas or any festive occasion! This timeless recipe combines simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract to create cookies that are buttery, soft, and perfectly sweet. The dough is easy to work with, making it ideal for rolling out and using your favorite holiday-themed cookie cutters. With a quick chill in the fridge to ensure precise shapes and just 8 minutes in the oven, these cookies are effortlessly ready to decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or festive designs. Whether you're crafting edible gifts, hosting a cookie decorating party, or stocking up the dessert table, these cookies are a must-have for spreading holiday cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two equal parts and flatten each into a disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Remove one dough disc from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Cut out shapes using your favorite holiday cookie cutters and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second dough disc, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the cooled cookies with your choice of frosting, sprinkles, or other holiday-themed decorations, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1133 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.3 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
