There is nothing like the holiday season, and for me, baking traditional family recipes are the best way to celebrate!
As the youngest granddaughter living out-of-state in a family with 15+ grandchildren, I didn't get a lot of time alone with my grandma growing up. But when I did, I spent most of my time helping her bake.
I grew up cherishing her recipes, and a favorite of mine was always her sugar cookies. Coincidentally, it is also one of my husband's favorites, so this classic recipe is one that we make each year around this time.
We hope you enjoy our recipe for these easy-to-make Christmas Sugar Cookies over the holiday!
Serves about 8
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set aside a small bowl. Stir flour, baking soda and baking powder together in the small bowl.
- Set aside a large bowl. Stir butter and sugar together until smooth, then add in egg and vanilla. Stir.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients from the small bowl into the large one. Add in buttermilk and stir until the dough is soft.
- Roll teaspoons of dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Add sprinkles or colored sugar.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until edges of cookies are golden. Let stand for 5 minutes to cool.
- Enjoy!
Dishes: Crate and Barrel
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
Also, how sweet is this ornament that my in-laws sent us for our tree?
Merry Christmas Week to all!