Christmas Sugar Cookies

christmas-cookies-1948265_1280Baking and the holidays go together, so let’s make some great Christmas sugar cookies to celebrate the holiday season! Keeping it classic and easy, we hope you love this Betty Crocker classic sugar cookie recipe.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 1/2cups powdered sugar
  • 1cup butter, softened
  • 1teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2teaspoon almond extract
  • 1egg
  • 2 1/2cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
  • 1teaspoon baking soda
  • 1teaspoon cream of tartar

Icing

  • 3cups powdered sugar
  • 3to 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4teaspoon vanilla
  • Food colors, if desired
  • Colored sugar or candy sprinkles, if desired

Steps

  • 1. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Divide dough in half; shape dough into 2 disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • 2. Heat oven to 375°F.
  • 3. Roll each disk on lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters into desired shapes. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts at least 2 inches apart.
  • 4. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • 5. In medium bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If icing is too stiff to spread, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Spread icing on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with colored sugar or candy sprinkles. Let stand about 4 hours or until icing is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.

Everyone at Rancho Cal Insurance Services wishes you and your family a joyous Holiday Season!