These are really some of the cutest Christmas cookies I’ve ever seen. Each vanilla sugar cookie is decorated with red and green icing and then holiday sprinkles are added on top. They look just like Christmas donuts but in cookie form. These cookies make a major WOW factor when decorated and they’re surprisingly simple to make. I admit I’m not very good at decorating cookies, so I was pleasantly surprised by how great these turned out, so these are perfect for beginners and cookie decorating pros!
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Sugar Cookies Ingredients
You probably already have all the ingredients to make these Sugar Christmas Cookies. Here’s what you need:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons butter, melted2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup powdered confectioners sugar2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the sugar icing you’ll need:
1 cup powdered confectioners sugar2 tablespoons milk4 teaspoons light corn syrupred and green food coloringsprinkles, festive colors
How to Make Donut Cookies
In a large bowl mix together oil, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder and confectioners sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the flour and continue mixing until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can also refrigerate it overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Scoop a tablespoon ball from the dough and roll it into a ball. I like to do them all at once. Roll the balls into ropes, about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter. Shape the dough into circles, connecting the 2 ends with a gentle push. There should be a small hole remaining in the middle of the dough to make them resemble a donut. Place the cookies on the baking sheets, about 1 inch apart as they will expand. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until they turn golden color on top. Aren’t they so cute?
How to Make Icing for Sugar Cookies
Time to make the icing for the cookies! Put 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar into 2 small bowls. Add 1 tablespoon milk and 2 teaspoons corn syrup to each bowl. Stir until you have a soft icing that will spread. If it’s not easy to spread, add a little bit more milk. Add a couple drops of food color to each bowl, stirring until the color you want appears. If the color isn’t as intense as you would like add a couple more drops of food coloring. Dip the top of each cookie into the icing, or I find that using the back of a spoon is easier to ice the cookies. Immediately add sprinkles on top. Allow the icing to harden before storing in an airtight container, this takes a few minutes. These are one of my favorite cookies to make during Christmas time. I make some for my daughter’s teachers, some for cookie exchange presents and some for Santa. Santa told me he really really really likes these cookies. And at 60 calories a piece, Santa doesn’t feel too guilty for eating a plate full of them! I also make a batch for our family to have in the kitchen during Christmas too. If you don’t have a big box of cookies in your kitchen during the entire holiday season then this is the year to change that! The cookies tend to go quick, with big and little hands sneaking a few away at a time. I hope you and your family love these Christmas cookies as much as we do!
More Christmas cookies you’ll like:
Cream Cheese Sugar CookiesPeanut Butter BlossomsChocolate Pretzel CookiesSnowball CookiesChristmas Cut Out Sugar CookiesGingerbread CookiesBread Flour Chocolate Chip CookiesPeanut Butter Sugar CookiesSoft Gingerbread CookiesHomemade Sugar Cookies Pin for later:
