Holiday Indulgences · Kid-Approved
Iced Christmas Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Buttery cut-out sugar cookies that hold their shape, with a hint of vanilla and almond and a simple glossy icing. The classic cookie for decorating together.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend (or cornstarch to thicken).
- Dairy-free: Use olive oil or dairy-free butter instead of butter. Use unsweetened almond or oat milk.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Almond extract
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for icing)
- 4 tsp Milk, plus food coloring if you like
Directions
- Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the egg and extracts.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt. Flatten into 2 disks, wrap and chill 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Roll 1/4 inch thick, cut into shapes and bake on parchment 8 to 9 minutes, until the edges just start to color.
- Cool completely. Stir the powdered sugar and milk into a smooth icing, tint if you like, and decorate.
Calorie breakdown
Per cookie: flour 32 · butter 23 · sugar 14 · icing 13 · egg 2 · vanilla 1
💡 Lighter tip: Chill the cut-out shapes on the pan for 10 minutes before baking so the edges stay sharp.
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