When it comes to Christmas traditions, one of the most beloved activities is decorating sugar cookies. This festive treat not only tastes delicious but also allows for endless creativity and fun for all ages. However, before you dive into your decorating extravaganza, it's important to have a solid sugar cookie recipe as a foundation. Here, we share a professional and well-organized recipe that will have your Christmas sugar cookies turning out perfectly every time.
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Large Eggs, Flour, Vanilla
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Divine Christmas chocolate cookie
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder, Large
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out one portion of the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use festive cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
Tips:
For extra flavor, add 1 tsp of almond extract to the dough.
If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a splash of milk.
For uniformly sized cookies, use a rolling pin with spacers or roll the dough between two wooden dowels to get an even thickness.
For a crispier cookie, roll the dough thinner and bake for a couple of minutes longer.
Let the cookies cool completely before icing and decorating to prevent any melting or smudging.
With this Christmas sugar cookie recipe, you'll have the perfect canvas for your creative decorating ideas. So gather your loved ones, put on some holiday tunes, and get ready to make some magical and delicious memories with these festive treats.
