Grandma's Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies
Capture the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season with *Grandma's Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies*, a timeless recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with a hint of almond and vanilla, delivering a flavor that feels like a hug from Grandma herself. Perfectly customizable, the dough holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for festive cookie cutters and creative decorations. Whether adorned with colorful icing, sprinkles, or left plain for simple elegance, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a heartfelt homemade gift. With a make-ahead dough that’s a breeze to roll out and a quick bake time of just 10 minutes, this recipe will become your go-to holiday tradition. Don’t forget to pull out your favorite family cookie cutters and let everyone join in the decorating fun!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups icing sugar (optional, for decorating)
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for icing)
- 0 as needed food coloring (optional, for icing)
- 0 as desired sprinkles and decorations
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5
Divide the dough in half, shape each portion into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes, and transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
To make optional icing, whisk together the icing sugar and milk until smooth. Divide into separate bowls and mix in food coloring for desired colors. Use a piping bag, spatula, or spoon to decorate the cookies. Top with sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
Step 11
Let the icing set completely before serving or storing. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1335.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5634.1 |
| Total Fat 201.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 124.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 705.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1168.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 936.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 705.5g | |
| Protein 40.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 162.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 499.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories