40 Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Buttery, soft sugar cookies perfect for Christmas, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 tbsp milk
- Holiday royal icing or glaze
- Sprinkles, sanding sugar, and food coloring
- Cookie cutters (trees, snowflakes, snowmen)
Instructions
- Mix butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4” thickness. Cut with festive cookie cutters.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are soft, not browned.
- Let cookies cool fully before decorating with icing, sprinkles, and colored sugar.
- Allow icing to set, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling.
- Almond extract adds extra flavor but is optional.
- Decorating is fun for kids and adds holiday charm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/soft-christmas-sugar-cookies-recipe/