Description
Easy-to-make classic sugar cookies decorated for Christmas. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or festive treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Festive sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and decorate with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Use cookie cutters for festive shapes.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas sugar cookies, holiday cookies, decorated cookies, festive treats