Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with Rudolph's Christmas Sugar Cookies, a festive and fun recipe that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! These buttery sugar cookies, featuring a hint of vanilla and the optional subtle nuttiness of almond extract, are perfectly soft with just the right amount of sweetness. Each cookie is playfully decorated with a bright red candy "nose" and mini chocolate chip "eyes," capturing Rudolph’s iconic look that’s sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under an hour, these cookies are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy baking day with family. Easy to customize and kid-friendly, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite. Make your holidays magical with these adorably delicious Rudolph cookies!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 40 Red round candies (e.g., M&M's or red buttons)
- 80 Mini chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 3
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it is manageable.
Step 6
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out cookies.
Step 8
Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press one red candy near the bottom of each circle for Rudolph's nose, and two mini chocolate chips near the top edge for the eyes.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Step 12
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2383.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10704.6 |
| Total Fat 499.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 310.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 702.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1149.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1625.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 84.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1119.9g | |
| Protein 120.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 874.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 62.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 522.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories