Cracked sugar cookies ii –Hey y’all! The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means—time to get in the kitchen and whip up some delicious treats! Today, I’m excited to share with you an amazing collection of Christmas cookie recipes that will light up your festivities and bring smiles to your loved ones. Whether you’re making them for a festive get-together or just for your own enjoyment, these cookies are going to be the star of the show!
Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies
Let’s start with the classic sugar cookies! There’s just something magical about biting into a soft, buttery cookie, especially when they’re decorated to the nines! Trust me, these will be gone faster than you can blink!
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Frosting and sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients, adding milk as needed to make a dough.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, get your creative juices flowing and decorate with frosting and sprinkles!
These classic sugar cookies are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings. Just remember, the more love you put into them, the better they taste! So gather your family, put on your favorite holiday playlist, and get ready to bake some memories. Happy baking!