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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Delightful, soft, and chewy sugar cookies perfect for holiday gatherings, topped with colorful sprinkles to evoke the festive spirit of Christmas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Can be substituted with lemon or peppermint extract.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Key ingredient for softness.
For Decorating
  • as needed colored sugar or sprinkles For a festive touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg along with the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined—don’t overmix!
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass or your palm.
  9. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles, as desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges only start to turn golden while the centers remain soft.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness for up to one week. For long-term storage, freeze cookies after cooling completely. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature.