The holiday season has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the art of baking Christmas sugar cookies? Join us in the kitchen as we turn simple ingredients into edible works of art, capturing the spirit of the season.
Gathering the Essentials: The foundation of our Christmas sugar cookie adventure lies in the pantry staples – flour, sugar and butter. Gather the family around to sift and measure, turning humble ingredients into the canvas for decorating.
Choosing the Perfect Cutters: Carefully select your cookie cutters. Will it be traditional stars, jolly Santas or intricate snowflakes? The choices are endless and each holds the promise of transforming the rolled-out dough into festive shapes that will dazzle both the eyes and the taste buds.
Mixing and Rolling: With the ingredients at the ready and the cookie cutters chosen, it’s time to dive into the mixing and rolling process. Watch as the dough comes together and feel the holiday spirit infusing the kitchen. As we roll out the dough, the aroma of butter and sugar fills the air.
Baking to Perfection: Place the carefully cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let the delights unfold in the oven. As the cookies puff and golden edges appear, the kitchen becomes a haven of holiday scents, signalling that our Christmas sugar cookies are on their way to perfection.
The Art of Decorating: Now comes the fun part – decorating our sugar cookies! Set up a dazzling array of colorful icing, festive sprinkles, and edible glitter. Whether you’re an artistic decorator or a sprinkle enthusiast, each cookie becomes its own masterpiece.
Sharing the Joy: As the cookies cool and the decorations set, it’s time to share the joy. Arrange the Christmas sugar cookies on a festive platter and watch as they become a centerpiece of holiday gatherings or a thoughtful gift for friends and neighbors.
Baking Christmas sugar cookies is more than making sweets for Santa; it’s a festive tradition that brings loved ones together and adds a sprinkle of sweetness to the holiday season. Preheat those ovens, dust off the rolling pins and let the aroma of freshly baked Christmas magic fill your home. Here’s to creating delicious memories and spreading joy one sugar cookie at a time!
Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Cream together butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix.
- Chill dough for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Once chilled, roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes and frost with powdered sugar frosting.