Christmas Sugar Cookies
Delight in the festive spirit of the holidays with these sweet and buttery Christmas sugar cookies, perfect for decorating and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use quality extract for better flavor.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Use quality extract for better flavor.
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Use to adjust dough consistency.
Decoration Ingredients
- Sprinkles or icing For decorating the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredient mixture. If the dough is too dry, add milk as needed.
- Roll the dough into rounded teaspoonfuls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Sprinkle with decorative sugar or icing and get creative!
Baking
- Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the center.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool before serving.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer-safe container.