Description
These Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for cookie trays and festive gatherings. Soft, chewy, and frosted with a hint of vanilla, they will surely become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Granulated sugar
Unsalted butter
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sprinkles or frostings once the cookies have cooled. Store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Festive Treats