A Festive Baking Day: Christmas Cookies

The Perfect Sugar Cookie with Creamy Butter Icing Recipehttps://youtu.be/oP_AilpGi1oLet's bake something fun but delicious for this coming holiday - Sugar Cookie with Butter Icing. The cookies are slightly crunchy top with vanilla butter icing with some cute decorations that you can absolutely make it from your own kitchen!

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Yield: 20-25

Author: apronmode

Prep time: 45 MinCook time: 18 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 2 H & 3 M

These Christmas sugar cookies are buttery and tender with a touch of almond. Decorated with rich butter icing, they're perfect for festive celebrations. Try this easy recipe for a holiday baking tradition! #ChristmasCookies #HolidayBaking #SugarCookies

Ingredients

Cookies

• 130g unsalted butter, softened
• 70g icing sugar
• 1 large egg
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 50g almond flour

Butter Icing

• 150g unsalted butter, softened
• 75g soft cream cheese
• 180g icing sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Red and green food colouring (optional)

Instructions

Cookies

1. Cream butter and icing sugar until smooth.
2. Lightly beat the egg and add to the butter mixture in 2–3 additions, mixing between each.
3. Add all-purpose flour and almond flour. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper to 5 mm thick. Chill for 45 minutes.
5. Cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on lined baking trays and chill for 30–45 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 340°F. Bake cookies for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Butter Icing

1. Cream butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer.
2. Add icing sugar and vanilla extract. Mix at medium-low speed until fluffy.
3. Add food colouring (optional) and mix well.
4. Transfer to a piping bag and decorate cooled cookies.

The kitchen was alive with holiday spirit as the baker gathered ingredients for Christmas sugar cookies. The softened butter gleamed in the bowl, blending smoothly with icing sugar to form a creamy base. A light sprinkle of almond flour gave the dough a subtle, nutty aroma that hinted at the festive magic to come.

Rolling out the chilled dough between parchment paper, the baker marvelled at its silky texture. Cookie cutters in whimsical shapes—stars, trees, and snowflakes—transformed the rectangle into a collection of holiday treasures. As the cookies chilled again, the oven filled the home with warmth, and the scent of buttery sweetness soon followed.

When the cookies emerged, golden and delicate, it was time to prepare the butter icing. Cream cheese added a luscious tang to the mixture, while a dash of vanilla brought a comforting sweetness. Dividing the icing into bowls, the baker stirred in red and green food colouring, their vibrant hues reminiscent of Christmas ornaments.

Piping bag in hand, the baker let creativity take the reins. Swirls of icing adorned the cookies, while shimmering sugar and sprinkles added festive flair. Each cookie became a miniature masterpiece, perfect for gifting or sharing over warm mugs of cocoa.

Tasting the first cookie was a moment of joy. The crisp edges gave way to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth centre, while the icing provided a rich and creamy finish. The subtle almond flavour added a unique twist, making these cookies an unforgettable treat.

Friends and family gathered to admire the creations, their exclamations of delight filling the room. Each bite was met with smiles, as the cookies captured the essence of the season—warmth, joy, and togetherness.

The baker reflected on the day, the kitchen now quiet save for the soft glow of Christmas lights. It wasn’t just about the cookies; it was about the memories made and the festive spirit shared.

These sugar cookies had become more than a dessert—they were a tradition in the making, destined to be a part of holidays for years to come. And as the baker tidied up, there was already a plan for next year’s creations, complete with new designs and decorations.

In the heart of that home, Christmas baking had created a magic all its own.