Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies for Cheer
Melt-in-your-mouth Christmas sugar cookies perfect for holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: cookies
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing well.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool, then frost as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.
- Decorate with colored sugar before baking for festive flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, sugar cookies