Description
Get ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet scent of the holidays with these classic Christmas Sugar Cookies! They’re soft, buttery, and decorated with festive colored sugar for that nostalgic charm. Perfect for cookie exchanges, Santa’s treat plate, or simply cozy nights with hot cocoa. This easy recipe is a must for anyone seeking quick dessert ideas, holiday baking, simple cookie recipes, or fun food ideas for Christmas. Make a big batch—they disappear fast!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
colored sanding sugar, for decoration
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
6. Press down gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
7. Sprinkle with colored sanding sugar.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
9. Let cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure the butter is fully softened for easy mixing and a smooth dough.
Don’t overbake—the cookies should look just set when removed from the oven to stay soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe, sugar cookies, holiday treats