:: Christmas Cookies - Vanilla Biscuits & Sugar Cookies ::

Here are recipes for classic Vanilla Biscuits and Sugar Cookies, both perfect for Christmas:

Vanilla Biscuits:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

7. Roll out and cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

8. Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Sugar Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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

3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and then add the vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

7. Roll out and cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

8. Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Both vanilla biscuits and sugar cookies can be decorated with icing, sprinkles, or any festive toppings to add a Christmas touch. Enjoy baking and sharing these delicious treats!

Soft Christmas cookies are a delightful treat during the holiday season. Here's a recipe for classic soft sugar cookies, a popular choice for Christmas:

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Add sour cream: Fold in the sour cream until the dough is smooth and well-mixed.

7. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step helps to firm up the dough and enhances the flavor.

8. Roll out and cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes.

9. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft.

10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional: Icing or Decoration:

Feel free to decorate these soft Christmas sugar cookies with royal icing, colored sprinkles, or your favorite festive toppings.

Enjoy these soft and delicious Christmas sugar cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or as part of your holiday dessert spread!

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Christmas sugar cookies with an easy icing:

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies with Easy Icing:

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

7. Roll out and cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes.

8. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Icing:

1. Prepare the icing: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if it's too thick or more powdered sugar if it's too thin.

2. Color the icing (optional): If desired, divide the icing into smaller bowls and add food coloring to achieve different colors.

3. Decorate the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a small spatula or a piping bag to ice the cookies. Add sprinkles or other decorations while the icing is still wet.

4. Let it set: Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies.

These Christmas sugar cookies with easy icing are perfect for sharing and enjoying during the holiday season!