Description
These classic Christmas cut-out sugar cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Buttery, crisp, and expertly designed to hold their shape, these cookies provide a smooth, sturdy canvas for all your royal icing and festive decorating needs. By chilling the dough to perfection, you ensure that every gingerbread man, star, and snowflake emerges from the oven looking sharp, professional, and absolutely delicious for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to combine thoroughly.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough just comes together.
Divide the dough into two disks and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the dough disks for at least 90 minutes to allow the fats to solidify.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface to exactly 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut desired shapes using metal cookie cutters and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just barely golden.
Notes
Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Chilling is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 120
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg