This recipe of holiday sugar cookies makes baking during the holidays both easy and fun! And if you’re feeling adventurous, try adding a teaspoon of your favourite extract for some flavour variation.
Vitamix has a range of easy, delicious recipes that are sure to sleigh your next holiday gathering. Impress your guests with festive flavours, whether you’re hosting your first big lunch or if you’re a Christmas day connoisseur!
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Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Place butter, sugar, almond extract, and egg into your Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
Select the lowest setting. Start the machine, slowly increase speed to Variable 6, and blend for 20 seconds.
Remove the lid plug and begin Pulsing as you add in half of the flour and baking soda.
Stop the machine and scrape the container. Add the remaining flour and baking soda. Pulse 15 to 18 times on Variable 5, or until combined. If the dough becomes too thick, scrape the sides again.
Remove the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes.
Roll out the dough, cut it into desired shapes, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Place butter, sugar, almond extract, and egg into your Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
Select the lowest setting. Start the machine, slowly increase speed to Variable 6, and blend for 20 seconds.
Remove the lid plug and begin Pulsing as you add in half of the flour and baking soda.
Stop the machine and scrape the container. Add the remaining flour and baking soda. Pulse 15 to 18 times on Variable 5, or until combined. If the dough becomes too thick, scrape the sides again.
Remove the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes.
Roll out the dough, cut it into desired shapes, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden.
Notes
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