Description
These classic Christmas sugar cookies are a festive treat, perfect for decorating and sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Add enough of the milk to moisten the dough and make it soft.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let stand on cookie sheet for two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g