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Sugar Cookies that are cut out Christmas Cookies, and fun for decoratiing
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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookies: Crispy edges, sugary flavor, and plenty of room for your favorite icing, make this sugar cookie classic one for your holiday arsenal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American Dessert
Keyword: baking, christmas, Classic Cookies, Cookies
Servings: 48
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Rachael Yerkes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar to sprinkle on top

Your favorite Sugar Cookie Icing

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract together with a hand mixer.
    • Sift in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
    • Stir together.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Divide down into two even balls, and roll out, one at a time into 3/16 inch thickness.
    • Use Christmas shaped cookie cutters, and cut out cookies (2-21/2 inch cookie cutters are best)
    • Sprinkle a little granulated sugar over the top of each cookie, and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
    • Bake 7-8 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown.
    • Remove from tray, and cook on cooling rack.
    • (makes approx 5 dozen depending on cookie cutter size)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg