Christmas sugar cookies are a family tradition i my house every year!!! When I make sugar cookies any other time of the year the kids ask if Santa is coming that night!! We have tried several over the years this one is the best and we make a double batch of it every Christmas! Be sure to watch for after Christmas for sprinkles and cookie cutters on clearance!! (We also use cookie cutters for Playdough play)
Be Sure To Pin Above Or Print Christmas Sugar Cookies Below:
- 1½ cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
This is my go to recipe frosting for cake, cookies, and cupcakes!!! My kids love to help make it, we section it out into different containers for the kids to mix their colors and use to frost the cookies!
1 c vegetable shortening
4 c powdered sugar
1 tsp butter flavoring
a couple drops (maybe 1/4 tsp) clear vanilla extract
4-6 tbsp heavy whipping cream (Or I use 2% milk)Mix all ingredients together in a bowl!
Add more milk if it comes out to thick. ( I start with four tablespoons and keep adding till i like the consistency)
Then add color if you want and frost!
What is your favorite holiday tradition with yoru family?
All those Christmas things are looking so much beautiful and I am just stumbled on the stick . I really like it.