Cookies and Christmas go together, don’t you think? There are so many amazing Christmas cookie recipes. I’m not much of a cookie decorator, but baking them is something I enjoy. Today, along with some blogging friends, we’re sharing a favorite cookie recipe. Our soft and chewy Christmas Sugar Cookies are easy to make.
You can’t go wrong with classic sugar cookies for Christmas. I prefer them to be soft and chewy and this recipe delivers! I also like quick and easy recipes and since there is no kneading or rolling needed for this recipe, you can make a batch of them in no time. Decorate them in fun and festive Christmas designs.
Once the cookies have baked and cooled, it’s easy to decorate them with simple Christmas designs. Gloria decorated these for us.
These were decorated using gel frosting tubes. Make sure that the cookies are completely cooled if you use gel frosting, otherwise, it will spread.
These would be fun to make with children and give them sprinkles and frosting to decorate them.
This recipe is one that I’ve had for ages. I can’t credit the source, but I’m guessing I found it in a magazine back in the 80s. I’ve tweaked it a little over the years and now it’s one of my favorite simple cookie recipes.
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Delicious soft sugar cookies that are easy to make and decorate.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter Softened
- 1 1/3 Cups Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- Sprinkles for Decorating
- Gel Frosting
Instructions
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Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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Cream butter and sugar on medium speed using an electric mixer.
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Add egg to mixture and beat on medium for about a minute.
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Add vanilla extract and beat on medium until incorporated into mixture.
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Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Add dry ingredients a little at a time to mixture, beating on medium between each addition.
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Using a scoop or your hands, take about 2 TBS of the dough and roll into balls.
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Place cookie dough balls on prepared pans.
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Bake for 12-13 minutes. Oven temps vary, so check them at 10 minutes.
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Allow to cool completely before decorating. Store in an air tight container for several days.
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Soft and Chewy Christmas Sugar Cookies
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janet Trieschman says
Your cookies look great. I always have such plans for decorating and they never turn out right. Thanks for joining in the exchange
Beverly says
Thanks! I was happy to join in. Thanks for putting it together, janet!
Alexandra says
I just baked us some holiday sugar cookies last night. Definitely part of the holiday season. Pinning your recipe.
Beverly says
Holiday baking is such a treat. Thanks, Alexandra and thanks so much for pinning!
Emily says
Sugar cookies are delicious, and I love the cute decorations, too. You’ve made me hungry for them now!
Beverly says
I love sugar cookies, too, especially soft ones like these. Thanks, Emily!
Ali B says
I’m going to a cookie exchange tomorrow and might have to try your recipe! I love soft sugar cookies!