Perfect Christmas Sugar Cookies in 4 Simple Steps
Easy-to-make Christmas sugar cookies with a soft center and crisp edges. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with a glass or fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg