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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Delightfully soft and chewy Christmas sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating and sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Always opt for a good quality flour; King Arthur is a favorite.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Fresh baking soda ensures your cookies rise perfectly.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder This adds to the tenderness of the cookies.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature butter creates a smooth batter.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar Use granulated sugar for that classic sweetness.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract The secret ingredient that makes these cookies shine!
For Decoration
  • 3/4 cup red sanding sugar For festive decorations.
  • 3/4 cup green sanding sugar You can find these at your local grocery store or cake supply shop.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). It’s essential to start with a hot oven to ensure even baking.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. This will be your dry mixture.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in sanding sugar.
  7. Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets and flatten slightly. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  2. Let cool on wire racks to set properly.

Notes

Avoid overbaking; the cookies will continue to cook slightly once removed from the oven. These cookies can stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature.