Winter Wonderland Sugar Cookies (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate winter with these sugar cookies featuring classic vanilla flavor and delicate icing. Ideal for holiday baking or December treats with friends and family. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until fully blended.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well to ensure smoothness.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until a cohesive dough forms.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
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Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
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Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with icing and edible glitter as desired.
# Extra Tips:
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For a festive appearance, use royal icing in white and icy blue tones. Sprinkle sanding sugar or edible glitter for a snowy finish. Outline and flood cookies for a professional look, then add piped details after the icing sets. Displaying the cookies on a tiered stand adds elegance for special occasions.