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Easy Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies: Foolproof Holiday Recipe

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies with perfectly chewy centers, delicate edges, and a dreamy holiday flavor—crafted through precise technique and premium ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Holiday Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
  8. Bake for 6–8 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet before decorating.

Notes

Remove cookies from the oven while still slightly soft—this ensures the signature tender texture.