Christmas

Sugar Cookies & Icing

Why You'll Love it: 

This is the best sugar cookie recipe and my favorite roll out sugar cookies for the Christmas season.  Use this easy sugar cookie recipe for any holiday!

What You Need:

*granulated sugar *unsalted butter *egg *vanilla extract *sour cream *flour *baking powder *baking soda *salt *powdered sugar *butter *pure vanilla extract *milk Food coloring , optional Sprinkles and other decorations , optional

1

Mix Wet

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add the egg, then the vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in the sour cream.

2

Assemble Ingredients

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and combine.

3

Chill

 

Divide the dough in half and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.

4

Roll Out

 

Roll one half of dough to about 1/2-inch thick (no less than 1/4-inch thick) on a clean floured surface.

5

Cut Out & Bake

 

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and carefully transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies just start to look dry,

6

Let Cool & Frost

 

Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.

7

Serve & Enjoy! 

 

RECIPE REVIEW:

"We love this recipe and have used it the last two holidays. It’s so easy and also tastes delicious! The frosting is also so easy, beautiful and tasty!" --Angie

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