Description
Classic Christmas sugar cookie cutouts that are perfect for holiday celebrations. These cookies are soft, sweet, and fun to decorate with your favorite icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Use royal icing or buttercream frosting for decorating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg