This is a recipe I posted a couple of years ago, but wanted to share again since it’s one of my favorite Christmas cookies.
It was given to my mom from my kindergarten teacher (why we call them “Bobby Pin Sugar Cookies”), and it has been a family favorite ever since. It’s easy, perfect for cookie cutters, and most importantly – delicious!
ingredients:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- sprinkles/toppings of your choice
directions:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Then gradually beat dry mixture into the wet mixture. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and let chill for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better).
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the dough on a flour-dusted counter top and use cookie cutters of your choice. Place on nonstick baking pans and add sprinkles/toppings. Bake for 7-10 minutes.*
* How long you bake the cookies depends on your oven because they burn very easily. I baked mine for 7 or 8 minutes and let them cool on the pan for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack. That left the cookies perfectly chewy.
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What’s your (family’s) favorite Christmas cookie recipe?
