Christmas Sugar Cookies.
During this time of year, one of the easiest ways to spread cheer throughout the house is with several batches of Christmas Sugar Cookies.
Ingredients
For Cookies
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- Royal Icing, White Chocolate to decorate
Royal Icing Ingredients;
- 4 egg whites
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
For The Cookies;
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. The dough will be soft.
- Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F
- Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using cookie cutters in the picture, cut the dough into shapes.
- Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.
- Bake for 10-12 mins.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or tempered white chocolate.
For The Royal Icing;
- Beat egg whites in a clean, large bowl with mixer at high speed until foamy (use only grade A clean, uncracked eggs).
- Gradually add sugar and lemon extract. Beat at high speed until thickened.
- Decorate when cookies are cooled with icing or tempered white chocolate and sprinkles of your choice.