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Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookies is a delicious and easy recipe for sugar cookies for the Christmas season. Adaptable also for Easter and Halloween by simply using different colored sugars and holiday relevant cookie shaped cutters. The cream cheese in this recipe brings out a different and delicious flavor to the cookies. Makes 24 servings. 2 cookies per serving size. Source:

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 24 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) bar cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup colored sugar

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with mixer until blended. Add granulated sugar and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until chilled.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with colored sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. If dough is too sticky just add additional flour to your work surface and rolling pin.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.