Description
Delightful and soft holiday sugar cookies that evoke warmth and nostalgia, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed candy canes for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
- If using additional flavors or sprinkles, gently fold them in.
- Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. The centers will look underbaked but will firm as they cool.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping for better shape retention. Experiment with different flavorings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Christmas, dessert, sweet, baking