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Making Sugar Cookies with Ada

Created On: December 18, 2013  |  Updated: September 30, 2018  |   2 Comments

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Every Christmas growing up, we would make sugar cookies for Santa with my mom. I remember learning how to roll out dough, cut out shapes, and decorate cookies. When I told Ada that I used to do this with her Nonnie, she just laughed and said, “That’s weird!”

Unfortunately, these cookies didn’t make it until Christmas. We’ll just have to make another batch for Santa :)

It’s really hard for me to give up control (especially in the kitchen), so baking with children is a good exercise for me. I just try to relax, know that it’s going to be messy, and keep my cool. Ada couldn’t help but lick her fingers every time they got dough on them, so we made many trips to the sink to wash them yet again! Ah, lessons in life.

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She did such a good job! I loved watching her little hands at work.

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This recipe is great for children because it doesn’t require the dough to chill in the refrigerator. Which means you get your cookies faster. Wahoo!!

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We used a simple buttercream frosting and decorated with festive sprinkles. I just love a thick sugar cookie with a buttery frosting and crunchy sprinkles on top. I know Santa will be happy!

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I hope you and your children will try making these together! It’s messy but worth it.

I mean really, look at this face.

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So worth it :)

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Simple Sugar Cookies

Course Cookies
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Author Kara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth. Add egg and mix. Add the powdered sugar and beat well, scraping down sides as needed. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Cut into desired shapes and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies.

 

Easy Buttercream Frosting
Recipe Type: frosting
Author: Kara
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until very soft and light, about three minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth and fluffy. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed. Enjoy!!

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This post was originally featured on Mom it Forward on 12/15/13.

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  1. Kate | Food Babbles says

    December 18, 2013

    Much like you, I have trouble relinquishing control in the kitchen but I still truly enjoy baking with my girls. As if the finished product weren’t awesome enough, I love seeing their sense of accomplishment at the end.

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    • Kara says

      December 19, 2013

      So glad I’m not the only one, Kate! Yes, seeing them so proud at the end makes it all worth it :)

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