Recipe
Mrs. Claus' Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies
There is no rule requiring every cookie to look the same. In fact, I strongly support the cookie with seventeen sprinkles sitting next to the cookie with approximately four hundred.
Prep Time: 20 minutes · Chill Time: 30 minutes · Bake Time: 8–10 minutes · Makes: About 24 cookies
A note from Mrs. Claus
There is no rule requiring every cookie to look the same. In fact, I strongly support the cookie with seventeen sprinkles sitting next to the cookie with approximately four hundred.
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Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Simple frosting and sprinkles, optional
Steps
- Ask a grown-up to preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out your favorite Christmas shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.