Christmas Sugar Cookies

I can't think of a better thing to do with your family, friends or kids that creates such a buzz and sense of accomplishment in the kitchen. Christmas sugar cookies are a tradition that dates back centuries. They are fun, simple to bake and delicious. They also make for wonderful presents for colleagues and friends. Why not go shopping with your kids and allow them to select their favorite candy and sprinkles to add to their cookies.

You will need a variety of cookie cutters to make things interesting. Try and get the coated ones as these seem to last longer and don't rust.

Cookie Bake

Ingredients

2.5 cups Flour (just plain) 1 cup Butter 1.5 Cups Icing Sugar 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 egg 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Candy of your choice. Royal Icing for Decorating

Method

1. Cream the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla together in large bowl. Add remaining dry ingredients. Cover and let cool in the fridge for approx 1.5 hours.

2. Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Line a tray with parchment paper.

3. Roll dough about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes. Place on tray.

4. Bake For about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. At this point you could press some sweets or toppings into the cookies, however I like to add them later with royal icing.

5. Cool on Rack

6. Decorate with Royal Icing and Candy.

Enjoy this great baking treat with everyone!

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Peter Mahanidis is a Instructor and Food writer. For more information and pictures of the above recipe and others just like it please go to his blog at http://petermahanidis.wordpress.com.

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