Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Delicious Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with crisp edges and soft centers—perfect for decorating and sharing during the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free option available.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable but omit added salt.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar You can substitute some with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1 unit egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Icing
- 3 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar Adjust according to desired icing thickness.
- 2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired icing consistency.
- Food coloring (optional) Use for coloring the icing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the prepared dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
Icing and Decorating
- In a bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
- Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with the icing as desired.
Notes
For a festive touch, consider adding nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 45mgSugar: 7g
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