The festive season is here, and it’s the perfect time to fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked Christmas cookies! These sugar cookies, or vanilla biscuits, are a timeless treat that’s easy to make, ideal for cutting into festive shapes, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re decorating them with icing or enjoying them plain, these cookies are a surefire way to spread holiday cheer.
Why These Cookies are Perfect for Christmas
These cookies hold their shape perfectly, making them ideal for Christmas-themed cookie cutters. They’re buttery, sweet, and have just the right balance of flavor. Plus, there’s no chilling required—because who has time to wait during the busy festive season?
Christmas Cookies Recipe
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 40 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened (or use salted, and skip the salt)
- 1 cup caster/superfine sugar (granulated sugar works too)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (55–60g)
- 3 cups plain/all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
For Decorating:
- Colorful icing (see recipe for icing below)
- Melted chocolate for dipping (optional)
- Icing sugar for dusting (optional)
- Silver balls or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (fan-forced). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough:
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy (about 1 minute on medium speed).
- Add the egg and vanilla, then beat until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Start mixing on low speed, then increase to medium until the flour is fully incorporated. The dough will appear clumpy.
- Prepare the Dough for Cutting:
- Dust your work surface with flour and scrape the dough out of the bowl. Pat it together, then divide it into two discs.
- Roll each disc to your desired thickness: 0.3cm (⅛ inch) for thinner, crispier cookies, or 0.6cm (¼ inch) for thicker, softer cookies.
- Cut Out Shapes:
- Use cookie cutters to press out festive shapes.
- Use a knife or spatula to carefully transfer the shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 minutes, swapping trays halfway through for even baking. The cookies are ready when the edges are just starting to turn light golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the trays.
- Decorate:
- Ice the cookies with colorful frosting or dip them in melted chocolate. You can also dust them with icing sugar or leave them plain—they’re delicious either way!
Pro Tips
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. While they’ll still taste great afterward, they’re best enjoyed fresh.
- Batch Baking: This recipe makes a big batch of cookies, perfect for sharing with friends, family, or even Santa!
Spread Holiday Cheer
At PRD Wagga, we love seeing our community come together during the festive season. Baking these cookies is a wonderful way to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing them with neighbors, or simply enjoying them at home, they’re sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
From all of us at PRD Wagga, we wish you a merry and delicious holiday season! 🎄🍪
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Happy baking!
Source: https://www.recipetineats.com/christmas-cookies-vanilla-biscuits/
