Description
Delight in the joy of baking with these Best Christmas Sugar Cookies, a beloved holiday classic that brings warmth and cheer to any festive gathering. Soft and buttery, these cookies melt in your mouth, making them perfect for decorating with vibrant red and green sanding sugars. Whether you’re sharing them at family celebrations or leaving them out for a sweet surprise, these cookies are sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions. With an easy-to-follow recipe that even beginner bakers can master, you’ll create delightful treats that fill your home with the sweet aroma of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red and green sanding sugars
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Use a hand mixer to beat until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.
- Press each dough ball lightly with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Sprinkle sanding sugars over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until slightly undercooked but not browned.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg