{"id":440085,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=440085"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:06:02","slug":"christmas-sugar-cookie-recipe-with-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-sugar-cookie-recipe-with-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Amazing Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipes with Icing You Must Try This Holiday Season! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is all about sweet treats, and nothing says Christmas quite like a batch of freshly baked sugar cookies. The warm aroma of cookies wafting through the house is sure to create a festive atmosphere. With a little icing magic, these cookies will not only taste delightful but also look stunning on any holiday dessert table!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-sugar-cookie-recipe-with-icing\/#Classic_Vanilla_Sugar_Cookies_with_Royal_Icing\" >Classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-sugar-cookie-recipe-with-icing\/#Chocolate_Peppermint_Sugar_Cookies_with_Creamy_Icing\" >Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Creamy Icing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Vanilla_Sugar_Cookies_with_Royal_Icing\"><\/span>Classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5702943\/pexels-photo-5702943.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing\" title=\"Classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-and-white-house-shape-cookies-and-a-cake-5702943\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Plum\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-sugar-cookies-sugar-cookie-frosting-1760533523.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Sugar Cookies &amp; Sugar Cookie Frosting\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sugarspunrun.com\/easy-sugar-cookie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Sugar Cookies &amp; Sugar Cookie Frosting<\/a><\/strong> from Sugar Spun Run<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1722 reviews). Total Time: 3 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:NavajoWhite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/soft-cut-out-sugar-cookies-1760533523.jpg\" alt=\"Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (817 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Beige\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies-1760533523.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/10402\/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (11353 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These vanilla sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet vanilla flavor. The royal icing adds a beautiful finish and allows for endless decorating possibilities, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. The ease of rolling and cutting the dough into festive shapes makes this recipe a favorite among bakers of all skill levels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 3\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>3 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons meringue powder<\/li>\n<li>6 tablespoons water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe stands out because it combines simple ingredients to create a cookie that\u2019s not only delicious but also versatile. You can use cookie cutters to make stars, trees, or even little gingerbread men, and the royal icing can be tinted in all the festive colors you desire. When you decorate these cookies, you can let your creativity soar, making each one uniquely yours. Plus, the royal icing hardens beautifully, ensuring your cookies look picture-perfect for those holiday Instagram posts!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-sugar-cookie-for-royal-icing-no-spread-soft-bite-1760533532.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Sugar Cookie for Royal Icing (No Spread &amp; Soft Bite)\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ldqZzSSfhx0\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Sugar Cookie for Royal Icing (No Spread &amp; Soft Bite)<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/royal-icing-sugar-cookies-for-a-classic-wedding-annas-1760533532.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Icing Sugar Cookies for a Classic Wedding! | Anna&#039;s ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fN2BGV4ygek\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Icing Sugar Cookies for a Classic Wedding! | Anna&#039;s &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-vanilla-sugar-sugar-cookie-recipe-perfect-for-royal-1760533532.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Vanilla Sugar Sugar Cookie Recipe Perfect for Royal ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lsCAAaposGw\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Vanilla Sugar Sugar Cookie Recipe Perfect for Royal &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_Peppermint_Sugar_Cookies_with_Creamy_Icing\"><\/span>Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Creamy Icing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/32725006\/pexels-photo-32725006.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Creamy Icing\" title=\"Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies with Creamy Icing\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Juan Diavanera on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/festive-birthday-cake-with-sparkler-celebration-32725006\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CadetBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peppermint-frosted-chocolate-cookies-1760533527.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/peppermint-frosted-chocolate-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (43 reviews). Total Time: 4 hr. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Aqua\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peppermint-frosted-chocolate-cookies-1760533527-1.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernhoney.com\/peppermint-frosted-chocolate-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Modern Honey<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (6 reviews). Total Time: 34 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Linen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/double-chocolate-peppermint-cookies-1760533527.jpg\" alt=\"Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365daysofbakingandmore.com\/double-chocolate-peppermint-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from 365 Days of Baking<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 39 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a soft sugar cookie! These chocolate peppermint sugar cookies are a holiday treat that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Topped with a creamy icing, they\u2019re the perfect mix of festive flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon peppermint extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons milk<\/li>\n<li>Crushed candy canes for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cookie recipe is special because it captures the essence of the holiday spirit with its festive flavors. The chocolate base is rich and indulgent, while the hint of peppermint adds a refreshing twist that\u2019s perfect for winter. The creamy icing complements the cookies beautifully and provides a sweet contrast to the chocolate, while the crushed candy canes on top add a delightful crunch and a pop of color. Serve these at your next holiday party, and watch as they disappear in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unwrap the joy of the holiday season with these two delightful Christmas sugar cookie recipes topped with irresistible icing that will make your celebrations even sweeter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546649,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":7,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[24707],"class_list":["post-440085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cookies","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440085"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":558568,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440085\/revisions\/558568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=440085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=440085"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=440085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}