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Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies

Thick, soft, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas sugar cookies topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and festive sprinkles. Bakery-style perfection for the holidays!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract optional
  • 3 tbsp milk
Buttercream Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • food coloring optional
  • Christmas sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients, then add milk.
  5. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  6. Scoop dough, shape balls, and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 9–11 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for frosting.
  10. Frost cookies and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft texture.