Description
These delightful Christmas sugar cookies are the perfect solution for busy holiday bakers, offering a soft, buttery texture that maintains its shape perfectly without the need for time-consuming dough chilling. By utilizing a precise ratio of flour and cornstarch, these cookies remain sturdy enough to hold intricate designs, ensuring a professional, stress-free holiday baking experience that yields delicious, tender results every single time.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick, uniform dough forms.
Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to a consistent thickness of one-quarter inch.
Cut the dough into desired shapes using your favorite holiday cookie cutters.
Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at true room temperature for best results. Use the spoon and level method when measuring flour to prevent the dough from becoming too dry. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg