If you're looking for a delicious and easy holiday treat to make this season, look no further than these holiday sugar cookies. Made with simple ingredients and customizable toppings, these cookies are perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa. This recipe yields 2 dozen cookies, making it great for small gatherings or family baking sessions. So, put on your apron and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these mouthwatering sugar cookies.
Main Ingredients: Salted Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour
These holiday sugar cookie bars are a festive and delicious treat that is perfect for any holiday celebration. With a soft and chewy sugar cookie base and a creamy frosting, these bars will be a hit with everyone.
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Ingredients
Main Ingredients: Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Soda
To make these holiday sugar cookie bars, you will need butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, and sprinkles. These simple ingredients come together to create a delicious and festive dessert that everyone will love.
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Funfetti Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars
Main Ingredients: Batter, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Salt
If you want to add a pop of color to your holiday sugar cookie bars, try adding funfetti sprinkles to the dough before baking. Not only will it add a fun and festive touch, but the sprinkles also add a little bit of crunch to every bite.
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Brittle
Main Ingredients: Butter, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Baking
If you prefer a crispy and crunchy holiday treat, try making holiday sugar cookie brittle. Simply spread the cookie dough out thinly on a baking sheet and bake until it is crispy and golden brown. Break it into pieces and enjoy!
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Low Fat Cream Cheese, White Sugar
For a show-stopping dessert, try making a holiday sugar cookie cake. Simply press the cookie dough into a cake pan and bake until it is cooked through. Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting and decorations for a festive and delicious dessert.
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Healthy Holiday Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Cookie, Butter, Non Fat Greek Yogurt, Granulated Sugar
Looking for a healthier option for your holiday dessert table? Try making a healthy holiday sugar cookie by swapping out some of the ingredients for healthier alternatives. Use coconut oil instead of butter, almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, and maple syrup instead of sugar for a healthier twist on this classic treat.
Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic holiday sugar cookie. This tried and true recipe will be a hit with everyone and is perfect for decorating with frosting and sprinkles.
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Cupcake Bites
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie, Cake Mix, Egg White, Water, Vegetable
Looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy holiday sugar cookies? Try making these adorable holiday sugar cookie cupcake bites. Simply press the dough into a mini muffin tin and bake until golden brown. Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting and decorations.
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CheeseCake Bites with Berry Coulis makes 2 dozen
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Sugar, Vanilla, Canela, Egg, Vanilla
These cheesecake bites are a delicious and elegant addition to any holiday dessert table. Made with a simple sugar cookie crust and a creamy cheesecake filling, these bites are topped with a berry coulis for a burst of fruity flavor.
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The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Eggs, Vanilla, Flour
If you're a fan of snickerdoodle cookies, you have to try this holiday version. Made with a classic snickerdoodle cookie dough and rolled in festive red and green sugar, these cookies are a must-have for the holiday season.
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Edible Cookie Dough
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Unsalted Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar
We all know that the best part of making cookies is eating the dough. With this edible cookie dough recipe, you can enjoy the deliciousness of cookie dough without the worry of raw eggs. Plus, it's the perfect base for adding your favorite holiday sprinkles and decorations.
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The Perfect Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter
Looking for the perfect sugar cookie recipe? Look no further! This recipe creates soft and chewy sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating and enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa.
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Snickerdoodle Cookie
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Cream Of Tartar
Another twist on a classic cookie, these snickerdoodles are made with a holiday twist. With cinnamon and nutmeg in the dough and a dusting of powdered sugar on top, these cookies are a delicious and festive treat.
These holiday butter cookies are a simple and delicious treat that everyone will love. Made with just a few ingredients, these cookies have a rich buttery flavor and are perfect for decorating with frosting and sprinkles.
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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Boiling Water, Tea Bags, All Purpose Flour, Dark Brown
For a unique and delicious holiday dessert, try making these pumpkin chai holiday cupcakes. Made with pumpkin puree and chai spices, these cupcakes are a tasty and festive treat.
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Gooey Butter Cookie
Main Ingredients: Softened Butter, Cream Cheese, Egg, Vanilla Extract
If you love gooey and chewy cookies, you have to try these holiday gooey butter cookies. Made with cream cheese, these cookies have a slightly tangy flavor and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
Main Ingredients: Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, Flour
For all the chocolate lovers out there, these perfect chocolate chip cookies are a must-try. With a crispy edge and a soft and chewy center, these cookies are loaded with chocolate chips for the ultimate chocolatey treat.
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Best Big, Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsalted Butter
If you prefer your cookies on the thicker side, try making these big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Made with brown sugar for extra chewiness, these cookies are sure to satisfy any cookie craving.
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Snickerdoodles {My favorite Holiday cookie}
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Large Eggs, Flour, Cream Of Tartar
For a twist on the classic snickerdoodle, try adding white chocolate chips to the dough. The combination of cinnamon and white chocolate is a match made in cookie heaven and will quickly become your new favorite holiday treat.
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The Best Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Salted Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Powder
Last but not least, we have the best sugar cookie recipe. This recipe creates perfectly soft and chewy sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating and enjoying with a glass of milk.
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
For the icing:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, make the icing by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve your desired color.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a spoon to decorate them with the icing. You can also add sprinkles, candies, or any other toppings you like.
Let the icing set for 1-2 hours before serving or packaging the cookies for gifting.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can have a batch of delicious holiday sugar cookies ready to enjoy. These cookies are not only tasty, but they also make for a fun and festive activity to do with your loved ones. So, why not add this recipe to your holiday baking repertoire and spread some sweetness this season?
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