Christmas Cookies
A classic batch of soft, buttery Christmas sugar cookies featuring vanilla flavor and a festive sprinkle coating. The dough is mixed until smooth, shaped into rounds, gently flattened, and baked just until the edges develop a light golden color.
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (Miyoko’s Kitchen Cultured Vegan Butter may be used)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract recommended for the fullest flavor
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- Sprinkles as desired (optional, for decorating)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set the dry mixture aside.
- Place the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using either a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat them together until the consistency becomes creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then continue beating until both are completely incorporated into the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the reserved flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, beating as you go until a dough develops.
- The mixture may initially look somewhat crumbly. Continue mixing until the dough holds together and forms a cohesive mass.
- Portion the dough with a 1-inch cookie scoop, then roll each portion between your hands to create a round ball.
- Arrange the dough balls on a greased baking sheet. Press each one with the smooth bottom of a drinking glass until the dough is approximately ½ inch thick.
- Pour the sprinkles into a small bowl. Gently press the top of each flattened dough round into the sprinkles so the surface is evenly covered.
- Place the decorated dough back onto the baking sheet with the sprinkle-coated side facing upward.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden.
- Leave the freshly baked cookies on the baking sheet for approximately 3 minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.