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Christmas Sugar Cookie

Christmas Sugar Cookie

Delicious Christmas Sugar Cookies, perfectly soft and sweet for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • colored sanding sugar for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Fork
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
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  6. Press down gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
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  7. Sprinkle with colored sanding sugar.
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  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
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  9. Let cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6g

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be decorated to suit your festive needs.

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