Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies

Makes: approx. 24–30 cookies

Perfect for: rolling, cutting shapes, and decorating

Ingredients

• 125g butter, softened

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• 2 cups plain flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

Optional decorations

• Icing (store-bought or homemade)

• Sprinkles, hundreds & thousands

• Mini chocolate chips

• Smarties or M&Ms

Method

1. Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

3. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.

4. Lightly flour the bench and roll dough to about 5mm thick.

5. Cut into Christmas shapes using cookie cutters.

6. Place on a lined baking tray and bake at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, until just lightly golden.

7. Cool completely before decorating.

Decorating Ideas

• Ice with coloured icing and add festive sprinkles

• Press chocolate chips or lollies into cookies before baking

• Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies

• Use writing icing for names or patterns