Christmas Sugar Cookies
These homemade sugar cookies are festive and easy to decorate.
Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- Baking sheets
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Royal Icing White Chocolate to decorate
Instructions
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Dough will be soft.
- Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. Once chilled, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using cookie cutters like in the picture, cut the dough into shapes.
- Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.
- Bake for 10-12 mins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg