Santa Claus Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Santa Claus Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 6 tablespoons 2% milk; 2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; Red colored sugar, miniature semisweet chocolate chips and Red Hots, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
6-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Red colored sugar, miniature semisweet chocolate chips and Red Hots, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. Santa-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
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5
Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in milk, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe onto cookies and decorate as desired.

1899

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Santa Claus 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.

Santa Claus Sugar Cookies

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