So can we all agree that the best part of Christmas is EATING?? I mean the other traditions during this time of year are great, but some are totally random and even a little out there (like we bring a tree into our house and decorate it… uh weird?), but there’s nothing like consuming an entire batch of homemade sugar cookies while wrapping presents!

Just kidding. I only eat like 6 or 7. Or 10. Whatever who’s counting!

Which is why I’m so excited to share with you my favorite ever recipe for homemade sugar cookies that turn out amazing every year!

My go-to recipe

My go-to sugar cookie recipe every year is adapted from this amazing one by kittencal. Keep scrolling for the full recipe, or feel free to use the original by clicking the above link. They turn out perfect every time!

The best homemade sugar cookies ever

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on high until light and fluffy.
2. In another bowl combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into butter mixture until well blended.
3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375° F.
5. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (don’t grease the cookie sheets).
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into about ¼ inch thickness.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut into cute + festive shapes!
8. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
9. Bake 6 – 8 minutes.
10. Place cookies on wire racks and allow to cool completely before frosting.

*Makes 35 – 40 cookies.

Keep scrolling for some tips on frosting your cookies!

Frosting the cookies

I don’t use the frosting recipe that goes with the cookie recipe, because my mom makes vanilla frosting and doesn’t really measure so it’s a little different every time (haha)! But you can use any you like (this frosting recipe looks good)!

My favorite decorating trick

Last year one of my fave bloggers (Julia from Gal Meets Glam) inspired me to put crushed candy canes on top of the frosted cookies, and lemme tell you it was a game changer – seriously, try it!! I love that it saves time with frosting since you don’t need multiple colors, and even if your frosting is a little sloppy the cookies still turn out beautiful. And they taste amazing!

So what about you? Are you a baker or just an eater? If you try out these homemade sugar cookies, be sure to come back and let me know how you liked them! Merry Christmas! ❤

Xo,

Becka

P.S. – Check out the next post for the best homemade hot chocolate recipe to go with your sugar cookies, along with details on this cozy outfit I’m wearing!