Description
These soft sugar cookies are perfect for Christmas decorating. They hold their shape well and have a sweet, buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky to roll.
- Use royal icing or buttercream for decorating.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, decorated cookies