Description
Soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating, these Christmas sugar cookies are the holiday treat everyone reaches for first. Bake a batch for gifting, parties, or cozy family moments by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, almond extract, and milk.
- Mix in dry ingredients to form dough.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll out and cut festive shapes.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool completely and decorate with icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: cooking
- Cuisine: American