Classic Sugar Cookies
These Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft, perfectly sweet, and buttery with crisp edges. Made with simple ingredients, they’re easy to roll, cut, and decorate. Ideal for the holidays, these cookies hold their shape beautifully and are as delicious as they are festive!
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
- 4 eggs large
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but up to 3 days is fine!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using favorite cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart, and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
Flavor Upgrade: A small splash of almond extract adds a lovely depth of flavor and gives these cookies that classic bakery-style sweetness.
Roll Evenly: Keep dough thickness consistent (about ¼ inch) so cookies bake evenly and hold their shape—perfect for intricate cookie cutters.
Freezer Tip: Freeze decorated cookies on a tray until solid before stacking them with parchment paper. It keeps the frosting pristine for gifting or holiday trays.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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