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5 from 43 votes

Christmas Sugar Cookie

These Christmas sugar cookies are a classic Christmas treat and a holiday favorite. These thin cookies are baked golden brown, with crisp edges and are perfect for decorating with sprinkles. Perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
chill1 hour
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 43kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Mix together sugar, butter vanilla, egg, and milk.
  • Add dry ingredients to a separate bowl and combine with butter mixture.
  • Mix well (for best results use an electric mixer or use your hands)
  • Roll dough into a ball and cover with waxed paper.
  • Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Roll out dough to ¼" thickness and cut with a glass rim or cookie cutters.
  • Place on greased, non-stick or parchment-covered cookie sheet.
  • If desired, top each cookie with colored sugar sprinkles.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg