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Christmas Sugar Cookies

These Christmas Sugar Cookies are a festive delight! Soft, sweet, and perfect for decorating, they'll bring joy to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  5. Step 5: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape.
  7. Step 7: Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
  8. Step 8: Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Freeze unbaked cookies for later baking.
  • Experiment with flavorings like almond extract.
  • Use food coloring for fun dough variations.
  • Roll cookies in colored sugar for extra festivity.