If you're looking to add a little extra sweetness to your holiday celebrations, nothing beats a batch of homemade sugar cookies. These classic treats are a favorite among both young and old, and with this epicurious holiday sugar cookie recipe, you can make them right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Not only are these cookies delicious, but they also make for a fun and festive activity to do with your loved ones. So put on your apron and get ready to create some holiday magic with this easy and delicious recipe.
Main Ingredients: Salted Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla, All Purpose Flour
Looking for a festive dessert to serve at your holiday gathering? Look no further than these delicious holiday sugar cookie bars! These bars are a twist on the classic sugar cookie, with a chewy and buttery base topped with a creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles. They're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
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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 the following ingredients:
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Funfetti Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars
Main Ingredients: Batter, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Salt
If you're looking to add some extra fun to your holiday sugar cookie bars, try adding in some colorful sprinkles! You can mix them into the dough for a funfetti effect, or simply sprinkle them on top of the frosting for a festive touch.
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Brittle
Main Ingredients: Butter, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Baking
For a twist on traditional sugar cookies, try making holiday sugar cookie brittle! This crunchy and sweet treat is perfect for snacking on while watching holiday movies or for gifting to friends and family. It's also a great way to use up any leftover sugar cookie dough.
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Low Fat Cream Cheese, White Sugar
If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert for your holiday party, consider making a holiday sugar cookie cake! This giant cookie is perfect for sharing and can be decorated with festive colors and designs. It's also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
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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? These holiday sugar cookies can easily be made with whole wheat flour and coconut sugar for a healthier twist. They're still just as delicious and perfect for indulging in without the guilt.
Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic holiday sugar cookie. This recipe will give you perfectly soft and chewy cookies that are perfect for decorating with festive icing and sprinkles. They're also great for leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve!
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Holiday Sugar Cookie Cupcake Bites
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie, Cake Mix, Egg White, Water, Vegetable
If you're looking for a bite-sized treat, these holiday sugar cookie cupcake bites are the perfect option. They're made with a mini muffin tin and topped with a dollop of frosting and holiday sprinkles. They're adorable and delicious!
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The Perfect Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter
Looking for the ultimate sugar cookie recipe? Look no further than these perfect sugar cookies! They have a soft and chewy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, especially the holidays.
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Sugar Cookie Dough- The Best Sugar Cookie Cutouts!
Main Ingredients: Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder
If you love decorating sugar cookies, then you need a good cutout dough recipe. This sugar cookie dough is easy to work with and holds its shape well when baked. Plus, it tastes delicious too!
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The Best Sugar Cookie with Sugar Cookie Icing
Main Ingredients: Butter, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Milk, Baking Powder
For the perfect combination of flavors, try pairing your sugar cookies with a delicious sugar cookie icing. This icing is easy to make and adds a beautiful touch to your cookies. You can even add food coloring to make your icing match the holiday theme.
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The Best Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Salted Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Powder
With so many sugar cookie recipes out there, it can be hard to determine which one is the best. Look no further, because this recipe truly is the best sugar cookie. It's simple yet delicious, making it the perfect go-to recipe for all your sugar cookie needs.
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Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens
Main Ingredients: Powdered Sugar, Milk, Corn Syrup, Almond Extract, Food
If you're planning on decorating your sugar cookies, you'll want to make sure your icing hardens so your designs stay intact. This sugar cookie icing recipe is perfect for that, and it's also delicious and easy to work with.
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Easy Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose
Short on time? This easy sugar cookie recipe is perfect for those busy days when you still want to whip up a batch of cookies. With just a few ingredients and minimal time, you'll have delicious sugar cookies ready to enjoy in no time.
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Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
Main Ingredients: Salted Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Sprinkles
We all know that the best part of making sugar cookies is sneaking a taste of the cookie dough. But if you're worried about raw eggs, this edible sugar cookie dough recipe is perfect for satisfying those cravings. Plus, it's safe to eat and tastes just like the real thing!
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Cookie Cutter Holiday Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, Flour, Baking
One of the best things about sugar cookies is that they can be shaped into any design you want. Get creative with your cookie cutters and make some fun holiday shapes for your sugar cookies. You can even let the kids join in on the fun!
No holiday dessert spread is complete without a plate of holiday sugar cookies. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa or gifting to friends and family. Plus, they're so versatile that you can decorate them for any holiday or occasion.
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Best Sugar Cookie
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Powder, Salt, Cake
Still not convinced that you've found the best sugar cookie recipe? Give this one a try and we guarantee it will become your go-to recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious, and they'll make your whole house smell like the holidays.
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Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Granulated Sugar, Butter, Coconut Oil
Simple, classic, and always a crowd-pleaser, sugar cookies are a staple during the holiday season. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are perfect for decorating and enjoying with loved ones.
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Chewy Sugar Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt
If you prefer your sugar cookies on the chewier side, then this recipe is for you. These cookies have a slightly crispy edge with a soft and chewy center, making them the perfect texture for enjoying with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.
Ingredients You'll Need
Butter, Sugar, Flour, Eggs and Vanilla Extract
To make these holiday sugar cookies, you'll need butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. These are all common ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, making this recipe even more convenient. Using quality ingredients will ensure that your cookies turn out soft, buttery, and full of flavor.
Decorations
Aside from the main ingredients, you'll also need some festive decorations to make your sugar cookies truly special. This could include sprinkles, colored icing, or even edible glitter. Get creative and let your imagination run wild. After all, the beauty of homemade cookies is that you can make them unique and add your own personal touch.
Parchment Paper
Parchment paper is a must-have when it comes to baking sugar cookies. It prevents the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and makes for easy cleanup. It also helps to ensure that your cookies bake evenly, giving you perfect results every time.
Directions
Mixing the Dough
Start by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Rolling and Cutting
Once the dough is ready, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. You can use cookie cutters to create fun and festive shapes, or simply cut the dough into squares or circles. Place the cutouts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Decorating
Once the cookies are cooled, it's time for the fun part – decorating! Let your creative juices flow and use the decorations of your choice to make your cookies look beautiful and delicious. This is the perfect activity to do with kids, as they can get involved in the decorating process and let their imaginations run wild.
Enjoy!
Your holiday sugar cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a sweet treat at your holiday gathering or wrap them up in a festive tin to give as gifts. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, these homemade cookies are sure to spread joy and cheer this holiday season.