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Classic Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Close-up cross-section showing the soft, layered interior of a Christmas sugar cookies with red and green icing.
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Make buttery, tender vanilla sugar cookies perfect for rolling, cutting into festive shapes, and decorating with royal icing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For the best shape retention, chill the cut-out shapes on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before putting them into the oven.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, consider how these cookies fit into your overall meal planning for the holidays.
  • Store decorated cookies in an airtight container once the icing is fully dry.

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