Simple Holiday Sugar Cookies
This straightforward cookie recipe lets you bake a hundred holiday treats using just one basic dough. Combine sweetened condensed milk, caster sugar, self‑raising flour, and salted butter, then divide the mixture and customize each batch with your favorite add‑ins for variety.
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, caster sugar, self‑raising flour, and soft salted butter. Mix until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into four equal parts.
3. To each portion, stir in ½‑¾ cup of your chosen add‑ins, mixing until evenly distributed.
4. Scoop the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into teaspoon‑sized balls.
5. Place the balls on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, gently flatten each one with the back of a spoon or your hand.
6. Bake at 180 °C (356 °F) for 8‑9 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
7. Remove from the oven, let cool on the sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Store the cooled cookies in airtight containers or wrap individually for gifting.
Tips
For uniform size, use a small ice‑cream scoop or a teaspoon to portion the dough. If you prefer a crisp edge, bake the cookies a minute longer. Let the cookies cool completely before wrapping to avoid condensation inside bags.
Video
“100 Christmas Cookies, 1 Mix, 4 Ways! The Easiest Gift Hack” by Eat Homemade, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The cookies are soft enough to roll into teaspoon‑sized balls, then flattened and baked until lightly golden. Because the dough is divided into four portions, you can flavor each batch differently—think chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, or spices—making a colorful, assorted gift box. Once baked, they stay fresh in airtight containers, perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holidays.
