Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

These Christmas sugar cookies are fun for the whole family to make and SOOOO yummy!

I can’t wait to share with you the sugar cookie recipe that my mother used when I was a little girl.  She got it from her dear friend Jane, who is an excellent cook, and every time I make it I think fondly of them both – – – two of my favorite women and personal heroes!

But enough with the gushy stuff, let’s get to the recipe!  I think the reason these Christmas sugar cookies are so good is that they have almond extract in them.  Mmmm . . . I do love me some almond extract!

I made these cookies with my kids, so I don’t have any “blog-worthy” photos for you.  Just sloppy cookies with gleeful kids!

Here is the recipe.  To decorate them, do whatever you would like.  We used sprinkles and some pre-made colorful frosting from the store to top the homemade frosting with details.

***You do not need to double this recipe.  It makes a lot of cookies.***

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Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

These Christmas sugar cookies are fun for the whole family to make and SOOOO yummy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 6 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons whipping cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cream the sugar and the butter.
3. Add the eggs, the vanilla, and the almond extract and blend.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients.
5. Roll out the dough to approximately ¼" thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
6. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
8. To make the frosting, cream together ¼ cup margarine, 4 cups powdered sugar, 2 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 teaspoons whipping cream. Add food coloring if desired.
9. Top cooled cookies with frosting and enjoy!

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Happy baking!

If you enjoyed the recipe for these Christmas sugar cookies then you will also enjoy these Christmas recipes:

Granny’s Marshmallow Fudge Recipe

Ho Hos Reindeer Treats

Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s Stuffed Cookies

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Sarah Westover McKenna

Sarah is the scattered creative mind behind Bombshell Bling. A former elementary school teacher and a current stay-at-home mom, she loves developing her creativity through her blog and her jewelry design business, Bombshell Bling Jewelry. Sarah is a lover of all things vintage, colorful, and BLING. She is also a sweets addict with a major obsession with s'mores.

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