I’m definitely feeling the Christmas spirit these days!
Any excuse to bake and make delicious treats, you know I’ll find it!
I usually try to start my baking about a month before, starting with these super simple sugar cookies. These classic are a family favorite. You can do so much with them. Roll them out and use cookie cutters, mix in some sprinkles for more festive cookies. Or even dip them in chocolate! the only limit is your imagination!
They’re perfect for baking a freezing a head of time. When you need them you just defrost and serve!
I would however, recommend that you freeze them before decorating. When you defrost them, you can add your icing and sprinkles just as though they were freshly baked!
To create these super cute treats, I had the help of some handy gadgets from Kitchen Stuff Plus ! This mini Piping ball comes in a set of two, with 6 decorating tips! It makes icing a breeze! For me silicone mats are a must! They guarantee your sweet treats won’t stick to your pan, and These ones come in a set of 3 and already have all your spacing measured out for you !
Of course it wouldn’t be the holidays without super cute cookies! Kitchen Stuff plus has a huge selection of cookie cutters and These are just a few of the adorable holiday options! Whichever shape you choose these cookies are always a hit, and I guarantee they won’t last long! Especially when placed on that adorable milk and cookies set also available at Kitchen Stuff Plus !
- 1 Cup butter, softened (not melted)
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Almond extract
- 3 Cups All purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in your egg and vanilla, beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients. Your Flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add your flour mixture to your wet ingredients 1/3 at a time. lightly mixing in between additions.
- Roll your dough into a ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350, and place your silicone mat on your baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Roll your dough out onto a lightly floured surface, to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on your baking sheet for 2 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a rack. once cooled decorate as desired!
I hope these treats add a little holiday magic to your day!
Enjoy!
Fran
(This post was made in partnership with Kitchen Stuff Plus, as always my opinions are my own and true!)
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