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christmas sugar cookies decorated

Christmas Sugar Cookies Decorated: 7 Sweet Tips & Tricks

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Christmas sugar cookies decorated with icing and sprinkles.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • Royal icing for decoration
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  6. Add milk as needed to make a soft dough.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Cut into desired shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
  10. Let cool before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use different shapes for varied designs.
  • Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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