Irresistible Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies in 30 Minutes
Soft Christmas sugar cookies that melt in your mouth. A festive, easy-to-make holiday treat perfect for decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 tbsp milk (for icing consistency if needed)
- Holiday sprinkles, red/green food coloring, and icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Form dough and chill: Gradually add dry mix into the wet, forming a smooth dough. Chill for 1 hour.
- Cut and bake: Roll out dough, cut into festive shapes, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes. Let cool before icing.
- Decorate: Use icing, sprinkles, and food coloring to decorate each cookie.
Notes
- Chilling the dough ensures easy handling and crisp edges.
- Almond extract adds extra flavor but can be skipped.
- Decorate with festive colors for a holiday touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg