Easy and Festive Sugar Cookie Recipe
These Christmas sugar cookie candies are soft and chewy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Each cookie is perfectly sweet, topped with a smooth icing that adds a lovely festive flair.
Ideal for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings, these cookies are not only tasty but also a fun activity to do with family and friends during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- Food coloring optional
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring if desired.
- Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with icing and sprinkles. Allow the icing to harden before serving.
Notes
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g