Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies holiday cheer. Soft and buttery, these cookies are ideal for family gatherings, Christmas parties, or cozy nights spent baking with loved ones. The velvety texture, enriched with cream cheese and vanilla, makes each bite a sweet celebration. Decorate them with vibrant red and green sanding sugars to bring a festive flair to your dessert table. Whether you’re sharing them with friends or gifting them in decorative boxes, these cookies will undoubtedly become a staple in your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red and green sanding sugars
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet spaced apart.
- Lightly press down each ball with a fork to create patterns.
- Sprinkle red or green sanding sugars on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until slightly undercooked but not browned at the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg