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Soft Sugar Christmas Cookies (No Spread)

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Homemade Sugar Christmas Cookies are the perfect festive treat, featuring a soft and slightly crunchy texture with a buttery, sweet flavor. Easy to make and decorated with colorful sugar or sprinkles, they bring holiday cheer to any gathering or cookie exchange.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional

  • Colored sugar or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, creating a tender texture.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring they are fully incorporated into the creamed mixture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms without overworking it.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This firms up the dough and helps prevent spread during baking.
  5. Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thickness. Use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Decorate: If desired, sprinkle the cut cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles to add festive decoration before baking.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them. This helps them firm up and achieve the perfect soft-inside crunch.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to maintain shape and texture during baking.
  • You can substitute butter with margarine for a slightly different texture but the flavor may vary.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
  • Feel free to customize decorations based on your holiday theme for a fun twist.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/soft-sugar-christmas-cookies-no-spread/