Get ready to indulge in a holiday favorite with this delightful recipe for Christmas Sugar Cookies! These cookies are not only incredibly tasty but also a joy to make with family and friends during the festive season. There’s something magical about baking under twinkling lights and the aroma of sugar cookies filling your home. So, let’s dive into the sweet details!
Christmas Sugar Cookies 🙂
These Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating! They make a wonderful addition to your holiday treats and can be customized to fit any celebration. Whether you are leaving them out for Santa or sharing them with friends, these cookies will bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create these delicious cookies:
- 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 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Once well combined, add milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough has a good consistency for rolling.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with a little milk until smooth, then add food coloring if desired. Decorate your cooled cookies with the icing as you like!
Baking Christmas Sugar Cookies is a lovely way to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you’re making them for your family, or to share with friends, these cookies are sure to bring joy and sweetness into your festivities. Enjoy your baking!