Martha's Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies Christmas

Capture the magic of the holiday season with Martha's Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies Christmas recipe, a festive and timeless treat that's perfect for cookie swaps, gift-giving, or family baking traditions! These buttery, tender cookies are delicately flavored with a hint of pure almond and vanilla extracts, making them irresistibly delicious. Ideal for creating holiday-themed shapes with your favorite cookie cutters, the dough rolls out effortlessly and bakes to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Finish them with vibrant royal icing, sparkling colored sugar, or festive sprinkles for a personalized touch. With easy-to-follow steps and a make-ahead option, these Christmas sugar cookies promise to bring joy and sweetness to every holiday celebration. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, they’re a must-have for your holiday dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling dough)
• 1 batch royal icing (optional, for decorating)
• 1 handful colored sugar or sprinkles (optional, for decorating)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix until well 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 a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Lightly dust a clean surface with powdered sugar. Roll out one dough disc to 1/4-inch thickness, keeping the other disc in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 8

Use festive cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the rolled dough. Arrange the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing, colored sugar, or sprinkles as desired. Let the decorated cookies set before serving or storing.

Step 12

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4792.2

Total Fat 109.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 1831.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 919.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 624.8g
Protein 50.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 137.0mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 565.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 75.6%