20+ Southern Living Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe Prepare To Be Amazed!

Ingredients You'll Need

For the Cookies

• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons of milk
• 3 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

For the Icing

• 3 cups of powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Food coloring of your choice

Instructions

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.

Step 2: Add in the Wet Ingredients

Next, add in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until well combined.

Step 3: Sift and Add the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 4: Chill the Dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight. This will make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.

Step 5: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6: Roll Out and Cut the Dough

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7: Bake and Cool

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Make the Icing

In a mixing bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in a few drops of your desired food coloring to achieve your desired color.

Step 9: Decorate and Enjoy

Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a small spoon to decorate them with the icing. Let the icing dry completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container. Now you have a batch of delicious and festive southern living Christmas sugar cookies to share with your loved ones this holiday season. These cookies also make great gifts, so feel free to spread some holiday cheer by sharing them with friends and family. Enjoy!