Wanda’s Cut Out Christmas Cookies 🍪🎄
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 36 cookies
Description:
My best friend Darrell’s mother, Wanda, makes these every Christmas. This is the best rolled sugar cookie I’ve ever tasted! They are so light and delicate, they practically melt in your mouth! 🤤
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Cream Sugar and Butter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and butter until fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and egg to the mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
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Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This step helps the dough to firm up, making it easier to roll out.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut Out Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Place the cut-out cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving some space between them.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes or until they are lightly browned around the edges. Be careful not to over-bake, as you want them to remain soft and delicate.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on wire racks. Allow them to cool completely before decorating.
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Decorate: Get creative and decorate your cookies with frosting or sprinkles of your choice. Let your imagination run wild!
Enjoy these delightful Christmas cookies with your loved ones, and spread the joy of the holiday season with every delicious bite! 🎅🎁
