Get ready to bake the most delightful Christmas treats! These sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and oh-so-chewy. With a simple icing decoration, they’re bound to be the star of your holiday season!
Let me tell you why these cut-out sugar cookies are a must-bake:
They’re a blast to make: Sure, rolling out and cutting the dough takes a bit of effort, but trust me, it’s all part of the fun! Plus, it’s the perfect activity to enjoy with your loved ones during the festive season.
You only need a handful of ingredients: Chances are, you already have everything you need right in your pantry. Simple, straightforward, and utterly delicious!
They’re downright irresistible: Who can resist a classic sugar cookie? These beauties are buttery, soft, and chewy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s simply unbeatable.
Now, let’s gather our ingredients:
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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 32 3 ½ in cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
**For the Sugar Cookies:**
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened (227 g))
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled (344 g))
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
**For the Icing:**
- 4–5 tablespoons milk (60–75 ml)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (390 g)
- Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
**For the Sugar Cookies:**
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until pale and fluffy.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder, and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour, then roll it out on a floured surface.
- Cut out cookies using cookie cutters, then chill them for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, then bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool completely before icing.
**For the Icing:**
- Sift powdered sugar into a bowl and mix in milk until smooth.
- Transfer icing to a piping bag and decorate your cookies as desired.
- Let the icing dry completely before serving.
- That’s it! Enjoy your delicious homemade sugar cookies, and don’t forget to share them with friends and family. They’ll be gone before you know it!
