Christmas is a time for spreading joy and cheer, and what better way to do that than with delicious homemade sugar cookies? This classic holiday treat is loved by all, and for good reason. With its simple yet rich buttery flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, sugar cookies are the perfect festive dessert to enjoy during the holiday season. But why settle for store-bought cookies when you can easily make your own with this tried and true Christmas cookie sugar cookie recipe?
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These are all the ingredients you need to make the perfect Christmas sugar cookies. You probably already have them in your kitchen, making this recipe even more convenient. Now let's get started!
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
Step 2: Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until well combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches the right consistency.
Step 5: Divide the dough into two equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
Step 6: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 7: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
Step 8: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9: Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or any other toppings of your choice.
And that's it! This recipe yields about 24 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutters. These sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with your family and friends, or for gifting during the holiday season.
Pro tip: For extra festive cookies, add a few drops of red or green food coloring to the dough before refrigerating.
So this Christmas, impress your loved ones with your baking skills and indulge in these delicious homemade sugar cookies. Happy baking!
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