These Christmas Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts are a fun and festive treat to add to your holiday baking list. With a classic sugar cookie base, a pop of red food coloring, and decorated to look like Santa’s suit, these cookies are perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or just enjoying with family. The mini chocolate chips add a cute finishing touch to Santa’s belt!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Red food coloring
- White icing
- Mini chocolate chips
Directions:
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half and mix until the dough reaches the desired red shade.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out both dough halves separately on a floured surface. Use a Santa suit-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Bake: Place the cutouts on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with white icing for the fur and mini chocolate chips for the buttons and belt buckle.
Servings and Timing:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Variations:
- Different Designs: Use different cookie cutters to make a variety of holiday shapes like stockings, Christmas trees, or gingerbread men.
- Icing Colors: Swap out white icing for other colors, like green or red, to customize your design.
- Cookie Flavor: Add almond extract instead of vanilla extract for a slight twist on the classic flavor.
Storage/Reheating:
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookies after baking (before decorating) for up to three months. Just let them cool completely and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Decorate after thawing.
10 FAQs:
- Can I use margarine instead of butter?
- Yes, margarine can be used, but butter will provide a richer flavor.
- How do I make the red dough?
- Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half of the dough and mix well until you achieve the desired shade.
- Can I use royal icing instead of white icing?
- Yes, royal icing works well for decorating, but it may require more time to dry.
- How do I prevent the dough from sticking when rolling it out?
- Dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking.
- Can I use a different type of sugar?
- Granulated sugar is ideal, but you could use superfine sugar for a smoother texture in the cookies.
- Do I have to use mini chocolate chips?
- Mini chocolate chips are perfect for creating the small details on the belt, but regular-sized chips or candies can work too.
- Can I freeze the dough?
- Yes, you can freeze the dough for up to a month. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container.
- How do I decorate the cookies?
- Use a piping bag or a small spoon to apply white icing for Santa’s fur and place mini chocolate chips for the buttons and belt buckle.
- What if I don’t have a Santa suit cookie cutter?
- If you don’t have a Santa suit cutter, you can use any shape and decorate with icing to mimic the suit design.
- Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
- Yes, you can make and decorate these cookies a few days in advance. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Conclusion:
These Christmas Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts are the perfect holiday treat. With their cute Santa suit design, they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you’re looking to bake with kids, give cookies as gifts, or bring them to a holiday gathering, these festive treats are easy to make and even more fun to decorate. Enjoy the sweet taste of the holidays with these adorable cookies!
PrintChristmas Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
These festive Santa suit sugar cookies are perfect for holiday baking! With bright red cookie dough, white icing, and mini chocolate chips, they’ll bring a smile to everyone who sees them. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Red food coloring
- White icing
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour and mix until dough forms.
- Color Dough: Divide the dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half and mix until the desired color is reached.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out both dough halves separately and use a Santa suit-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with white icing and mini chocolate chips to complete the Santa suit design.
Notes
- If you don’t have a Santa suit cookie cutter, you can use any Christmas-themed cutter or make your own design.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes