Santa Sugar Cookies

Santa Sugar Cookies
200 min.
72
90kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Santa Sugar Cookies! Perfect for festive gatherings, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With their charming Santa shape and vibrant decorations, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Imagine the joy of baking these cookies with family and friends, filling your kitchen with the warm, buttery aroma that only freshly baked cookies can bring. The combination of cream cheese and butter creates a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs perfectly with the sweet icing and colorful decorations. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors that captures the essence of the holiday season.

These Santa Sugar Cookies are versatile too! You can get creative with the decorations, using red icing for Santa's suit, white for his beard, and blue for a touch of whimsy. Add gumdrops for a fun belt buckle and cinnamon candies for a cute little nose. The possibilities are endless, making this recipe a fantastic way to unleash your inner artist while enjoying the spirit of the holidays.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, gifting homemade treats, or simply indulging in a sweet moment with loved ones, these Santa Sugar Cookies are the perfect addition to your festive celebrations. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • oz chocolate icing red
  • serving p of sugar red
  • oz chocolate icing white
  • oz chocolate icing blue
  • serving gumdrops red
  • serving cinnamon red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Cover and refrigerate dough at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured cloth-covered surface, roll 1/4 of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll.)
  3. Cut dough with Santa cookie cutter; place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  4. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely. Frost cookies with red icing; sprinkle with red sugar crystals. Decorate as desired using white and blue icing.
  5. Add gum drop for belt buckle and cinnamon candy for nose.

Nutrition Facts

Calories90kcal
Protein3.2%
Fat44.13%
Carbs52.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.33
Glycemic Load
6.77
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.169565225182%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:89.5kcal
4.48%
Fat:4.4g
6.77%
Saturated Fat:1.04g
6.49%
Carbohydrates:11.82g
3.94%
Net Carbohydrates:11.66g
4.24%
Sugar:7.37g
8.19%
Cholesterol:3.47mg
1.16%
Sodium:53.7mg
2.33%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:0.72g
1.43%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.4%
Selenium:2.08µg
2.97%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Folate:10.62µg
2.65%
Vitamin A:132.02IU
2.64%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.04%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.64%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.63%
Iron:0.27mg
1.5%
Vitamin K:1.13µg
1.07%
Phosphorus:10.33mg
1.03%