I’m not much of a baker, but every holiday season I whip up some simple sugar cookies that can be cut into holiday shapes and decorated with the kids. I’ve sampled a number of recipes but this one from Canadian Living is by far the best and the easiest, with no weird or hard-to-find ingredients. Best thing about them is that they take 10 minutes in the oven, another 10 minutes to cool and they’re all ready to decorate.
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
- 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
- 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into butter mixture in 3 additions. Divide in half; flatten into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
On lightly floured surface, roll out each disc to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. Use holiday cookie cutters to make you favourite shapes – ours are big snowflakes and Christmas trees.
My eldest has become the sugar cookie maker. My problem this year is a 16 yer old with probable gluten intolerance. She is going to miss out on all the yummy wheat stuff. Any suggestions?
thanks Tracey – hope you and that beautiful brood of yours have a relaxing, fun and festive holiday season!
I’m not much of a baker either… but WOW am I glad to see your face here again, Amreen! Happy Holidays!! xox