It’s funny how I can really hate the cold, dark winters in London but not be so bothered by them when I am home for the holidays, all cozied up next to a fire! I love sitting around in my pajamas, listening to Christmas music and watching the rain splash against the windows (I’m in rainy Seattle, after all).
And of course, nothing makes sitting inside more enjoyable than a big plate of Christmas sugar cookies on the counter! Every single year at this time we make these cookies (frosted in red, white and green colors), and every year they disappear off the counter more quickly than anything else! They are one of my favorite things about Christmas — and fun to make with your kids!
Sugar Cookies:
Ingredients:
Mix thoroughly the shortening, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, (or you can stick it in the freezer to speed it up a bit. It just needs to be nice and cold when you roll it out and make your shapes)!
Roll dough out to 1/8 an inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes (Christmas trees, stars, bells, Santas, reindeer), and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 6-8 minutes at 400°F (until very light brown).
Icing for cookies:
That’s it– so easy and soooooo yummy!! I also make them on Valentine’s Day (cute pink hearts) and for Baby Showers. They are always a huge hit. Try them — you will see….
Merry Christmas!
-Courtney
Comments (12)
sounds really yummy!
but…what is shortening??
you should give a metric translation of the recipe!!!
Shortening is like butter. It’s an american thing. You can’t find it in Europe (unless you find a store that specializes in American goods, like The Rosslyn Deli in Hampstead, or Partridges in South Ken).
Instead of using shortening- just use butter!
xx, c
I have eaten TONS of these cookies and I can tell you: they are delicious!
I have seen pictures of them…. the valentines version and the baby showe rversion. They look so cute, I think I will bake some of them for the christening of number 2. Babygirl shaped and pink frosted!
I made the cookies yesterday!
Here’s the metric conversion of the recipe:
170gr of butter
225gr of sugar
1 tsp vanilla
310gr flour
1 tsp baking powder
1tsp salt
2 eggs
cook them at 200°C
they were yummy!!!
Hi – just wondering how much icing sugar is in a “box”? Thanks, will give these a try with my little budding chef (2.5yrs)
1 box of icing sugar is equal to 500grams. It’s not really too important. The most important thing is that the icing isn’t too runny. You just have to find the right mixture of icing sugar and milk!
Good luck!
xx
another question… what does it mean too runny?
should it bean the texture of nutella?
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thank you Michela for translating recipe!