Best Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe Video

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flattening each into a disk shape. Wrap them in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

6. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as they will continue to firm up as they cool.

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different colors.

10. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with the icing and toppings of your choice. Let your creativity shine with festive designs and patterns!

11. Let the icing set before storing the cookies in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.