Sugar Christmas Cookies Recipes
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough.
7. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining dough portion.
10. Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or any other desired toppings.
Estimated cooking time: 2 hours
Yield: Approximately 4 dozen cookies, depending on the size of the cookie cutters used.
Enjoy these delicious sugar Christmas cookies as a festive treat or share them with loved ones during the holiday season!