Fluffy Christmas Sugar Cookies🎄🍪
Ingredients
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
Optional topping
• Extra sugar for rolling
• Powdered sugar glaze or buttercream if you want them frosted
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
4. Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until combined (don’t overmix).
6. Scoop dough (about 2 tbsp each), roll lightly in sugar if desired.
7. Place on baking sheet and do NOT flatten.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
10. Use homemade or premade buttercream icing and Christmas sprinkles and enjoy ◡̈ 🎄
Making perfect fluffy Christmas sugar cookies involves more than just following the recipe; understanding each ingredient's role can enhance your baking experience and results. The use of sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt in this recipe is key to achieving the soft, tender texture that sets these cookies apart from traditional crisp sugar cookies. Sour cream adds moisture and slight tanginess, contributing to a rich flavor while keeping the cookies fluffy. When choosing between sour cream and Greek yogurt, the full-fat versions are preferred as they provide the needed fat content. Rolling the dough balls lightly in granulated sugar before baking not only adds a subtle crunch on the cookie surface but also helps create a sparkling, festive appearance that fits the Christmas theme. For those who prefer a sweeter glaze or decorated look, applying a powdered sugar glaze or buttercream icing topped with Christmas sprinkles makes these cookies visually appealing and more celebratory. Tip for perfect baking: It's important not to flatten the dough balls before baking. This technique allows the cookies to bake up thick and fluffy rather than thin and crispy. Baking time is crucial as well; remove the cookies when edges are just set but centers remain soft, then allow cooling on the pan before transferring to a rack to finish setting. This prevents the cookies from becoming too hard or overbaked. These sugar cookies are very adaptable. You can experiment by adding festive spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to bring a warm holiday flavor or incorporate extracts like almond or peppermint for a fun twist. In summary, these fluffy Christmas sugar cookies combine classic holiday flavors with a texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you enjoy them plain, rolled in sugar, or frosted with buttercream, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering. Merry Christmas and happy baking!
