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🎅🏻 Christmas Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Nothing says Christmas like the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. These Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts are not only delicious but also fun to decorate, making them perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or cozy family baking sessions. Whether you’re baking with kids or just treating yourself, these cookies bring festive joy in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Royal Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4–5 tablespoons water
- Red, white, and black food coloring
Instructions & Methods
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes it easier to roll out and cut.
Step 2: Roll and Cut
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use Santa suit-shaped cookie cutters (or a rectangle with a belt and jacket design) to cut out shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3: Decorate the Cookies
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Divide into three portions and color with red, white, and black food coloring.
- Use a piping bag or small plastic bag with a corner snipped to outline and fill the Santa suits.
- Red for the jacket and hat
- White for fur trim and buttons
- Black for belt and boots
- Let the icing set completely for 2–3 hours before stacking or packaging.
History
Sugar cookies trace back to 1700s Europe, where they were simple treats flavored with sugar and butter. Over time, they evolved into cutouts decorated for holidays, especially Christmas. Santa suit-shaped cookies became a playful nod to the legendary gift-giver, capturing the magic of the season in edible form.
Benefits
- Creative Expression: Decorating Santa suits allows for artistic fun, especially with kids.
- Festive Joy: Baking cookies is a bonding tradition and brings holiday cheer.
- Homemade Treats: Compared to store-bought, these cookies use natural ingredients and let you control sweetness.
Formation & Tips
- Chill dough before rolling to prevent spreading.
- Use powdered sugar for dusting instead of flour to avoid toughening the cookies.
- For a professional look, outline the shapes with icing first, then flood with color.
Nutrition (Approximate per Cookie)
- Calories: 150–180 kcal
- Fat: 7–8 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 1–2 g
- Sugar: 12–14 g
Conclusion
These Christmas Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts aren’t just cookies—they’re a festive tradition in every bite. Perfect for holiday parties, gift boxes, or family baking nights, they make Christmas more colorful and sweet.
For the Cookie Lovers
If you love sugar cookies, the holidays are the perfect excuse to go all out: try gingerbread, snowflake shapes, or candy cane patterns alongside Santa suits. Baking is love made visible—and edible!
If you want, I can also create a step-by-step visual guide with decorations and piping techniques so your Santa suit cookies look professionally festive.
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