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Holiday Sugar Cookies

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Delightfully soft and chewy holiday sugar cookies that are perfect for sharing during festive gatherings or enjoying at home with a warm beverage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Helps create the dough structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Adds lightness to the cookies.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Makes cookies rich and tender.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Provides sweetness and texture.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Infuses cookies with flavor.
Optional Decoration
  • Colored sprinkles or icing For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick and use cookie cutters to shape the cookies.
  2. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 30mgSugar: 7g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them well-wrapped. Serve with hot cocoa or spiced cider.

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