Description
These Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies are fluffy, buttery, and melt in your mouth, making them the perfect festive treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Decorative sprinkles or icing (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh for the best rise. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg