Classic Holiday Sugar Cookies - Recipe from Price Chopper
Classic Holiday Sugar Cookies
Buttery, festive, and beautifully decorated, these Holiday Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat for the season. Crisp on the edges and soft inside, they’re finished with colorful royal icing and sprinkles, perfect for gifting, parties, or family decorating fun. Featured in our 2025 Holiday Gatherings magazine.
Buttery, festive, and beautifully decorated, these Holiday Sugar Cookies are a timeless treat for the season. Crisp on the edges and soft inside, they’re finished with colorful royal icing and sprinkles, perfect for gifting, parties, or family decorating fun. Featured in our 2025 Holiday Gatherings magazine.
- In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat granulated sugar and butter 3 minutes or until fluffy, scraping down bowl occasionally. Add egg and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat 2 minutes or until incorporated, scraping down bowl occasionally. Add flour and salt; beat 1 minute or just until incorporated.
- Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper on work surface; roll to 1/4-inch thick. Transfer dough to rimmed baking pan; freeze 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°; line 2 rimmed baking pans with parchment paper. Remove parchment paper from dough and place on work surface; cut out cookies with 2-1/2- to 3-inch Christmas-themed cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on prepared pan. Gather dough scraps and repeat step 2 to make additional cookies on second prepared pan.
- In 2 batches, bake cookies 10 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned; cool completely on wire rack. Makes about 32 cookies.
- In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 minutes or until frothy; gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, making sure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. Increase speed to high; beat 5 minutes or until soft peaks form. Makes about 4 cups.
- Divide icing into smaller bowls; add color gels to create desired colors. Transfer icing to piping bags with small round tips.
- Decorate cookies with desired icing colors and sprinkles, if desired; let dry at room temperature 6 hours or up to overnight. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
