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Christmas Sugar Cookies
Dessert

Christmas Sugar Cookies

45 minServes 18Nutri-Score D€
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what you need

Ingredients

18 people
  • unsalted butter (at room temperature)Dairy113 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • almond extractPantry2.5 ml
  • flour (plus extra for flattening)Grains180 g
  • sugarPantry150 g
  • saltSpices1.5 g
  • baking sodaPantry1 g
  • baking powderPantry1 g
  • holiday sprinkles (for the dough and decoration)Other40 g
  • frosting (for decorating)Other150 g

per serving

Nutrition

102kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
1 g
Fat
6 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Piping bag

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
    Step 1
  2. Cream the butter and sugar

    • Mix the butter and sugar with a whisk or hand mixer until fluffy.
    Step 2
  3. Add the egg and extracts

    • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract until just combined.
    Step 3
  4. Combine the dry ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
    Step 4
  5. Make the dough

    • Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
    • Fold in the sprinkles.
    Step 5
  6. Shape the cookies

    • Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a prepared baking tray.
    • Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup lightly coated with flour, re-flouring every couple of cookies to prevent sticking.
    Step 6
  7. Bake

    • Bake for 10–11 min.
    Step 7
  8. Cool and decorate

    • Let the cookies cool completely.
    • Decorate with frosting using a piping bag and tip, then add more sprinkles.
    Step 8