Simple and delicious: A festive sugar cookie recipe for the holidays!

BY: Editor

It's the perfect time of year to bake! The smell of freshly made cookies fills the air of the holidays, and there's no better way to celebrate than with traditional sugar cookies. No matter your level of baking skills, this simple sugar cookie recipe is guaranteed to make everyone smile. Grab your loved ones and let's use this easy sugar cookie recipe to make some wonderful memories.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, mix the cream, the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is important for getting that tender and that melt-in-your-mouth texture.

3. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until it is well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

5. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape them into discs, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step not only enhances the flavor but also makes the dough easier to handle.

6. Roll and Cut: Preheat your rolling pin and lightly flour your work surface. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to create your favorite holiday shapes.

7. Bake to Perfection: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-baking.

8. Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, let your creativity shine by decorating with icing, festive sprinkles, or colored sugar. 

You may now enjoy your holiday sugar cookies! You can give them as a homemade gift to loved ones by packing them into cute bags or sharing them with others.