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Christmas Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape Effortlessly!

Christmas Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape — Sugar Cookies With Sharp Edges Every Single Time
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Delicious Christmas sugar cookies that maintain their shape and have sharp edges, perfect for holiday decorating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough before rolling it out.
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean edges.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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