We are busy getting ready for Christmas here at the Wing residence! From decking the halls and singing Christmas carols to watching old movies and baking sugar cookies, we’ve been preparing our hearts to celebrate the most precious gift of all—Jesus Christ. We pray your family is doing well and that you’re able to celebrate this holiday season in special ways!
A Family Tradition: Christmas Cut-Out Cookies
To continue our celebration, I wanted to share my favorite Christmas cut-out cookie recipe with you! And yes, in the Wing household, our cookie cutters include Christmas chickens of course! You can find these fun chicken cookie cutters on Amazon.
Baking cut-out cookies has been a family tradition for us. It’s such a fun way to spend time together, and everyone loves to get creative with decorating—even the big kids join in on the action! We usually end up making these cookies at least twice, if not three times, during December. So, grab your apron, put on some Christmas music and let’s make some festive memories!
Easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 C. Powdered sugar
½ C. Crisco
½ C. Softened butter
½ tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Cream of tartar
Dash of salt
½ tsp. Vanilla flavor
½ tsp. Almond flavor
1 Egg beaten
2 C. Flour
Frosting:
½ C. Butter, softened
4 C. Powdered sugar
2 tsp Almond flavoring (You can use vanilla, maple or peppermint as well)
3 T. Milk
1 T. Light corn syrup (This is optional and adds a shine to the frosting)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Cream together the butter, Crisco and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
Add in the baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, vanilla, almond flavor, egg and flour. Mix well.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or lightly grease the pan if you don’t have parchment).
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on baking racks, then frost and decorate however you’d like.
This recipe makes about 2-3 dozen cookies—plenty to share with friends and family!
Merry Christmas From Our Flock to Yours
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas from my flock to yours. May your holiday season be filled with joy, love and the true spirit of Christmas!
-The Wing Lady