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Festive Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies

These delightful cookies are not just delicious but also a colorful addition to your holiday celebrations. With a buttery flavor and fun marbled design, they’re perfect for gatherings or as gifts.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookies
  • 1/8 tsp red food coloring
  • 1/8 tsp green moss food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  • Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  • Incorporate egg white and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
  • Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
  • Divide the dough into three balls and color two with red and green food coloring.
  • Scoop and combine colored doughs to create a marbled design.
  • Roll dough into balls and coat with granulated sugar before placing on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7 minutes and cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easy creaming.
Cool cookies completely before stacking to prevent breakage.
Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 60
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 17
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 10