Christmas Sugar Cookies with Colored Sugar

Description: Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Sugar Cookies, adorned with sparkling colored sugar. These cookies are not only a treat to eat but also a joy to make, decorate, and share. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy night in, these cookies will surely spread cheer with their sweet flavor and festive appearance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour (for dough chilling)

Servings: Makes about 36 cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Colored sugar (red, green, gold, etc.) for decorating

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour (or overnight) in the refrigerator.

4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in colored sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.

6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Notes to Make it Better:

• For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough.

• To enhance the flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or almond extract along with the vanilla.

• You can press the dough flat and cut into holiday shapes with cookie cutters. Sprinkle colored sugar before baking.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 110

• Fat: 5g

• Sodium: 85mg

• Carbohydrates: 15g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugars: 9g

• Protein: 1g

Nutritional values can vary based on the size of the cookies and the amount of colored sugar used.