The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the art of baking holiday sugar cookies? Join us in the kitchen as we turn basic ingredients into edible works of art, capturing the spirit of the season.
Collecting the most crucial things: The basis of our holiday sugar cookie adventure is pantry staples – flour, sugar and butter. Gather the family to sift and measure, turning humble ingredients into a canvas for decoration.
Choosing the perfect scissors: Choose your cookie cutters carefully. Whether it’s established stars, jolly Santas or elaborate snowflakes? The possibilities are endless, and each one promises to transform rolled dough into festive shapes that dazzle both the eyes and the taste buds.
Mixing and rolling: Once you have your ingredients ready and your cookie cutters chosen, it’s time to dive into the mixing and rolling process. Watch the dough come together and feel the holiday spirit fill the kitchen. As we roll out the dough, the smell of butter and sugar fills the air.
Baking to perfection: Carefully place the cut cookies on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and let the delights unfold in the oven. As the cookies puff up and golden edges appear, the kitchen will become an oasis of holiday aromas, signaling that our holiday sugar cookies are on their way to perfection.
The art of decorating: Now comes the fun part – decorating our sugar cookies! Prepare a dazzling array of colorful icings, festive sprinkles and edible glitter. Whether you’re an artistic decorator or a sprinkles enthusiast, each cookie becomes its own masterpiece.
Sharing joy: Once the cookies have cooled and the decorations have set, it’s time to share the joy. Arrange Christmas sugar cookies on a holiday plate and watch them become the centerpiece of holiday gatherings or a thoughtful gift for friends and neighbors.
Baking holiday sugar cookies is more than just making treats for Santa; it’s a holiday tradition that brings loved ones together and adds a touch of holiday sweetness. Preheat your ovens, dust off your rolling pins, and let the aroma of freshly baked holiday magic fill your home. Here’s how to create delicious memories and spread joy, one sugar cookie at a time!
Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies
These basic sugar cookies will remind you of the holiday season and leave Santa looking for more.
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs in room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Cream the butter, eggs, and vanilla until velvety.
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Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
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Chill the cake for at least two hours.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Once cooled, roll out the dough and cut it into cookies using cookie cutters.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes and spread with powdered sugar icing.
