Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Indulgent Soft Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape
Get ready for the holidays with these thick and soft sugar cookies that not only taste divine but also hold their shape perfectly, making them ideal for decorating!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Chill the dough for an hour for better shaping.
- Use festive cookie cutters for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking