Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
Baking
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll one disc of dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and transfer them to a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the tray for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Icing
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide icing into separate bowls if using different colors, then add food coloring as desired. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth when not in use.
- Use a spoon, piping bag, or squeeze bottle to decorate your cookies with icing. Add sprinkles while icing is still wet.
- Let the cookies set for 1–2 hours before stacking or storing.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to customize your Christmas Sugar Cookies with spices or chocolate chips for a unique twist.
