Christmas Sugar Striped Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Colorful sugar cookies with festive striped layers, ideal for holiday gatherings and family treats.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
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375 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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170 g unsalted butter, slightly softened
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200 g granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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0.5 teaspoon almond extract
→ Decoration
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Red gel food coloring
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Green gel food coloring
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until the mixture is light and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl. Beat on high speed until everything is thoroughly combined.
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Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too soft for rolling, incorporate additional flour by the tablespoon until desired consistency is achieved.
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Evenly divide the dough into three portions. Leave one portion plain, then color the remaining two with red and green gel food coloring, kneading gently until colors are vibrant and uniform.
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Roll each colored dough portion between sheets of parchment paper to approximately 3 mm thickness. Cut dough rectangles to match the base of your chosen container. Layer the colored rectangles (red, white, green), gently pressing each layer to adhere, and transfer the stack to a plastic-lined container. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 3–4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Remove chilled dough from the container. Using a sharp knife, cut thin slices, about 2–3 mm thick. Work in batches, keeping unused dough refrigerated. Use a large cookie cutter to cut shapes, re-pressing dough as needed to reform stripes. Gather scraps to cut additional cookies, minimizing waste.
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Arrange shaped cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7–10 minutes until the edges are set and bottoms are just beginning to turn golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Information:
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Chilling the dough thoroughly is essential for crisp, clean stripes and easy shaping.