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🎄 Soft & Buttery Holiday Sugar Cookies Recipe (Perfect for Decorating!)

Bake the best holiday sugar cookies with this easy, buttery recipe! Perfect for cutting, decorating, and gifting. Great for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, and festive fun.

Introduction:

Make the holiday season sweeter with these classic sugar cookies—soft, buttery, and perfectly shaped for decorating! Whether you're baking with kids, hosting a cookie exchange, or preparing for a festive party, these holiday sugar cookies will be the highlight of your dessert table.

They’re easy to roll, hold their shape beautifully when baked, and taste just as good as they look.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Holiday Sugar Cookies

  • 🎅 Perfect for cookie cutters—no spreading
  • ❄️ Soft, buttery texture with crisp edges
  • 🖌️ Great for icing, sprinkles, or royal designs
  • 🧒 Fun for kids and adults to decorate
  • 🧊 Dough can be made ahead and frozen

🛒 Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional for festive flavor)
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (or plant-based milk)
  • ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
  • Food coloring, sprinkles, edible glitter

👩‍🍳 How to Make Holiday Sugar Cookies

✅ Step 1: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes). Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

✅ Step 2: Chill

Divide dough into 2 discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight). This helps prevent spreading.

✅ Step 3: Roll and Cut

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with festive cookie cutters (stars, trees, gingerbread, etc.).

Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

✅ Step 4: Bake

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely before decorating.

🧁 How to Decorate Sugar Cookies

  • Use royal icing for detailed designs
  • Make simple glaze icing with powdered sugar and milk
  • Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sanding sugar while icing is still wet
  • Use piping bags or ziplock bags for easy decorating

🧊 Storage & Freezing

  • Room temp: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week
  • Freezer: Freeze baked cookies or dough for up to 3 months
  • Tip: Freeze un-iced cookies, then thaw and decorate fresh

✅ Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies

  • Don’t skip chilling the dough—it’s key to shape retention
  • Roll evenly for uniform baking
  • Let cookies cool completely before icing
  • Add almond extract for that signature bakery-style flavor

🔍 FAQ – Holiday Sugar Cookies

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for later use.

Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and chill well before rolling.

Q: What icing works best for decorating?
Royal icing is best for sharp designs, while powdered sugar glaze is easier for quick decorating.

📌 Save & Share This Recipe

Planning your Christmas baking? Save this recipe to your holiday Pinterest board or tag your cookie creations with #HolidaySugarCookies for a chance to be featured! 🎄🍪✨

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