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Sugar Cookie Christmas Cookies (Roll and Bake)

Remember those beautiful cut-out cookies that take hours to decorate? Well, forget 'em! These roll-and-bake sugar cookies have all that classic buttery, vanilla goodness but without the stress of frosting and sprinkles everywhere. Just roll them in sparkling sugar before baking, and you've got gorgeous cookies that taste like Christmas without the mess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup red or green sparkling sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the sparkling sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the colored sugar until completely coated.
  6. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can leave them round or gently flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.