Description
These classic Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating with festive sprinkles. They’re easy to make, great for gifting, and just the right treat to bring some holiday cheer.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing to form a soft dough.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Press each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern and decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until edges are slightly golden.
8. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft to roll easily.
Don’t overbake—the cookies should look just set when removed.
Use a cookie scoop for even sizes to ensure uniform baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, sugar cookies, holiday treats