Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 1 cup Butter, Room Temperature; 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, Plus Extra For Counter; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar; FOR THE ICING:; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature; 2 cups Powdered Sugar, Divided; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 4 Tablespoons Whole Milk, Or More If Needed; 1 bottle (1 Oz. Size) Green Food Coloring; 1 bottle (1 Oz. Size) Red Food Coloring

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
1 cup Butter, Room Temperature
1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, Plus Extra For Counter
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
FOR THE ICING:
4 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature
2 cups Powdered Sugar, Divided
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
4 Tablespoons Whole Milk, Or More If Needed
1 bottle (1 Oz. Size) Green Food Coloring
1 bottle (1 Oz. Size) Red Food Coloring

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For the dough:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and mix well. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, along with the baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, mixing well after each addition. Wrap soft dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before baking.
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Sprinkle clean workspace with 2 tablespoons of flour. Take lump of cold dough and roll out into a rectangle. Don't roll too flat; roll to 1/4 to 1/2-inch height. Take cookie cutters and press into dough. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet. Put biggest, fattest cookies on the exterior of the pan, they'll bake the fastest; any smaller or more delicate shapes should be in the middle of the cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on separate plate.
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For the icing:
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Cream butter with 1 cup of sugar. Stir in vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Frosting will be thick. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons milk. Stir well. Add 2 to 3 more tablespoons milk, stir well. Frosting will be runny; now stir in the remaining cup of powdered sugar. Stir or mix well. If too thick, add more milk. Keep adding milk and sugar to desired spreadable frosting consistency.
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Frosting keeps well in the fridge for up to one week. Separate the white frosting into 3 small bowls; stir red food coloring into one, green into another, and keep one white. Then start decorating!

1089

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 1 cup Butter, Room Temperature, 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar, 1 whole Egg, and more.

Yes, Christmas Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Sugar Cookies

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