Ultimate Holiday Sugar Cookies Recipe for Festive Baking
These ultimate holiday sugar cookies are a foolproof recipe perfect for festive baking. Enjoy their delightful taste and festive appearance during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- colored sugar or festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your holiday sugar cookies with loved ones!
Notes
For a nutty flavor, consider adding almond extract.