christmas sugar cookies recipe with easy icing for festive joy
A delightful recipe for Christmas sugar cookies topped with easy icing, perfect for spreading festive cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- 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 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 teaspoons milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- To make icing, combine powdered sugar with water and almond extract.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a thicker icing, use less water.
- Add food coloring for festive decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, sugar cookies, icing, holiday baking, festive recipes