Christmas Sugar Cookie

Prep: 30 min Cook: 7 min Cuisine: American

Delightful Christmas sugar cookies with a crisp texture and sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for holiday decorating and sharing with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 7.5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar together.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add milk and vanilla extract, then incorporate the dry ingredients.
  4. Chill the dough before rolling out and cutting into desired shapes.
  5. Optionally, freeze the dough for later use.
  6. Bake cookies at 400°F for 7 minutes.
  7. Decorate with icing for the holidays.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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