Santa's Favorite Sugar Cookies
Deliciously crispy and festive with a red and green sugar coating. This cookie will become a new family tradition.
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- hand mixer optional
- stand mixer optional
- kitchen scale optional
- kitchen timer optional
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup shortening I used butter flavored Crisco, or softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- red and green decorating sugars
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175°C)
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer cream the sugars and shortening (or butter) together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla. Beat to combine.
- Add the salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, and flour until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls using a 1 tablespoon measure and then roll the balls into the decorating sugar.
- Place the sugared cookie balls onto a parchment-lined (optional) baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until slightly puffed.
- Remove baking sheets to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Continue with the remaining batter.
Video
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Cookies may be frozen after baking. Store cookies in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag, label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg
