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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

Soft and tender Christmas sugar cookies are the perfect holiday treat to make and eat as a family. They look as magical as they taste!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Lil' Luna

Equipment

  • Christmas Cookie Cutters

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies

Frosting & Toppings

Instructions

Sugar Cookie

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a cookie sheet to be used later.
  • In a large bowl mix together butter, cream cheese, sugars, egg, and almond until creamy. Use a Kitchen-Aid or hand mixer.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture. Combine together until soft dough forms.
  • Lightly flour the counter and roll out the dough to about inches. (For a crispier cookie roll the dough thinner.) Once the dough has been rolled cut with holiday cookie cutters.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.

Frosting

  • Add the butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and almond extract to a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine.
  • You can make all the frosting one color or divide it into separate bowls and mix with different food coloring.
  • Frost the cookies. Use colored decorating gel to add embellishments. Add any holiday sprinkles you wish.

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Notes

Store these Christmas sugar cookies frosted or unfrosted. If storing frosted cookies, first let the frosting set. 
  • STORE cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper. In the refrigerator, they last for 6-7 days.
  • FREEZE. Wrap them individually with plastic wrap or stack them, separating the layers with wax paper. Keep in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg