Description
Classic, soft, and chewy sugar cookies cut into festive holiday shapes and decorated with a simple vanilla icing.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until pale golden. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.