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Holiday Sugar Cookies
- Yield
- About 30–40 cookie
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- 2 hr
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Holiday Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 56 g) California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1–2 tsp orange zest or ⅛ tsp orange extract (optional)
- 3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Frosting
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 Tbsp whole milk, added gradually
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: natural food coloring or sprinkles
Instructions
- Make the Dough
In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the butter, olive oil, and sugar together until smooth and cohesive, about 1–2 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, almond extract, and optional orange zest or extract and salt. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add flour into wet ingredients until just combined. - First Chill
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place in a covered bowl and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight). This helps the dough firm up for easier rolling and better texture. - Preheat & Prep
Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Roll, Cut & Second Chill
On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place on prepared baking sheets. No cookie cutters? Use the rim of a glass to cut perfect circles.
Chill shaped cookies again for 10–15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep edges sharp. - Bake
Bake cookies for 8–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. - Make the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add olive oil, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting is light, creamy, and spreadable. - Frost & Finish
Spread frosting on cooled cookies, decorate with sprinkles or natural coloring if desired, and let set before stacking or packaging. - Baker’s Notes
Chill the dough twice for best results — once after mixing and again after cutting.
Olive oil keeps cookies soft, tender, and fresh for days.
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