Christmas Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a popular treat during the Christmas season and are often decorated with festive designs and colors.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Christmas Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
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Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create desired colors.
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Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing using a piping bag or a small spoon.
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Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
