Description
These Christmas sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and perfect for decorating.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use colorful icing for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container.
- For a thicker cookie, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas sugar cookies decorated