Best Soft Christmas Cookies (Print Version)
Buttery soft sugar cookies with a festive touch, perfect for holiday celebrations and sharing.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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470 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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300 grams white sugar
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225 grams margarine, softened
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
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Beat white sugar and softened margarine in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Add the first egg to the creamed mixture and beat until well blended. Add the second egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
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Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
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Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours to ensure easy handling.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
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Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 6 mm thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets and collect scraps to reroll.
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Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool cookies on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For best texture, avoid overbaking; cookies should be just golden at the edges.
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Dough can be made in advance and chilled overnight for enhanced flavor.