Description
Delight in these classic Christmas Sugar Cookies, featuring a buttery, tender texture and decorated with festive holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges, these cookies are easy to make and bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration
- Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined to create the base of the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring an even, smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Shape and Decorate: Press the top of each dough ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle holiday sprinkles or colored sugar on top for festive decoration.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies on the middle rack for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, bake closer to 8 minutes; for crispier edges, bake closer to 10 minutes.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best dough texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help maintain cookie shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and even baking.
