Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Experience the joy of baking with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutouts. Bursting with buttery flavor and perfect for decorating, these festive cookies are a cherished holiday tradition. Gather your loved ones, roll out the dough, and create joyful memories while shaping these sweet treats into charming holiday designs. With endless customization options, they become a canvas for your creativity—ideal for sharing at parties or gifting to friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disk on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg