Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas sugar cookies! Soft, buttery, and perfectly shaped for decorating, these cookies are a holiday classic that bring joy to any gathering. Adorned with vibrant royal icing and sparkling sprinkles, they not only taste great but also add a splash of color to your festive table. Perfect for baking with family or as a sweet gift, these cookies are sure to become a beloved tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
- White sanding sugar
- Green nonpareils sprinkles
- Gold star sprinkles
- Gold sanding sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until combined. Divide dough into discs and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough and cut shapes using cookie cutters. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- For royal icing, mix powdered sugar with meringue powder and water until smooth; tint as desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles; allow to dry completely.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg