Description
These Christmas Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with soft, buttery textures and festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup Christmas Sprinkles
- 2 cups Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/4 cups White Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 TBSP Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and Christmas sprinkles in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes; scoop onto cookie sheets and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are golden; let cool for 5 minutes before transferring wire rack.
- Sift powdered sugar and beat with butter to make frosting; add vanilla, salt, and cream until airy.
- Frost cookies and decorate with additional sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Freeze baked cookies for up to three months, thawing at room temperature before serving.
Chill dough to prevent spreading while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg