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Classic Christmas Cookies
Classic Christmas Cookies
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Celebrate the holiday season with these Classic Christmas Cookies that bring joy to every festive gathering! This timeless sugar cookie recipe creates the perfect canvas for your favorite cookie cutters and decorations. The dough comes together quickly, with just the right balance of sweetness and vanilla flavor. With their golden edges and soft centers, these cookies are ideal for holiday gift plates, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk while trimming the tree. - Claude
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Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
You can also use a glass or a knife to cut out shapes if you don't have cookie cutters.
Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with colored sugar, sprinkles, or frosting once the cookies are cool.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 24 cookies, depending on cookie cutter size
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 135; Total Fat: 8g (Saturated Fat: 5g); Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 180mg; Total Carbohydrates: 15g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 6g); Protein: 1g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cookies, christmas, sugar, holiday, baking
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍭 Sweet Stuff, 🎄 The Holidays
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Classic Christmas Cookies was added on May 08, 2025 and last updated on May 08, 2025.
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