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🎄 Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe (Soft, Buttery & Perfect for Decorating)

These Christmas sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating. A festive, easy-to-make holiday cookie recipe that’s great for parties, gifting, or baking with kids!

Introduction:

Nothing says holiday joy like baking and decorating a batch of classic Christmas sugar cookies! This easy, foolproof recipe creates soft, buttery cookies that hold their shape — perfect for cut-outs and decorating with royal icing or sprinkles.

Ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, family baking days, or edible gifts, these cookies are festive, fun, and delicious every time.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Christmas Sugar Cookies

  • 🍪 Soft, buttery texture with golden edges
  • 🎄 Perfect for cutting, shaping, and decorating
  • 🧁 Holds its shape — no spreading
  • ❄️ Freezer-friendly for make-ahead baking
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for baking with kids

🛒 Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional, for festive flavor)
  • 2 ¾ cups (330g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

For Decorating (optional):

  • Royal icing or sugar glaze
  • Holiday sprinkles
  • Colored sanding sugar

👩‍🍳 How to Make Christmas Sugar Cookies

✅ Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

✅ Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until combined.

✅ Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

✅ Step 4: Chill Dough

Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, and wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

✅ Step 5: Roll & Cut

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Cut into holiday shapes using cookie cutters.

✅ Step 6: Bake

Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.

✅ Step 7: Cool & Decorate

Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before decorating with icing and sprinkles.

🎨 Decorating Tips

  • Use royal icing for clean, detailed designs
  • For easier decorating, use piping bags with small round tips
  • Let icing dry completely before stacking or storing
  • Mix up your shapes: stars, trees, snowflakes, stockings!

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

  • Room Temp: Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week
  • Freezer (Baked): Freeze cookies (undecorated) for up to 3 months
  • Freezer (Dough): Freeze cookie dough discs for up to 2 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before rolling

✅ Pro Tips for Perfect Holiday Sugar Cookies

  • Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading
  • Roll dough evenly for uniform baking
  • Don’t overbake — cookies should be pale with lightly golden bottoms
  • Decorate only when cookies are fully cooled

🔍 FAQ – Christmas Sugar Cookies

Q: Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes! Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Chill the dough well for easier handling.

Q: What’s the best icing for decorating?
Royal icing is best for detailed designs. A simple sugar glaze works well for quick decorating.

Q: Can I skip almond extract?
Yes, but it adds a lovely festive flavor. You can also substitute with lemon or orange zest.

📌 Save & Share This Recipe

Baking for the holidays? Save this Christmas sugar cookies recipe to your Pinterest holiday board, or tag your decorated cookies on Instagram with #FestiveSugarCookies 🎄🍪✨

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