Kylie Jenner’s Holiday Sugar Cookies are festive cut-out cookies inspired by the seasonal baking sessions she shares with her children. Made with a classic buttery sugar cookie dough, these cookies are chilled, rolled, cut into holiday shapes, and decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles. They’re perfect for Christmas baking, Halloween cookie decorating, or making homemade treats for family and friends.
Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe
These sugar cookies are easy, nostalgic, and fun to decorate. The buttery vanilla dough creates a tender cookie that holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for festive cookie cutters. Whether decorated with royal icing, frosting, or sprinkles, they are a great baking activity for kids and adults alike.
What Is the Dish?
Sugar cookies are one of the most beloved American baking traditions, especially during the holiday season. Unlike drop cookies, sugar cookies are designed to be rolled, cut into shapes, and decorated, making them a favorite for celebrations, cookie exchanges, and family baking days.
Kylie Jenner’s holiday cookie-baking videos highlight the tradition of making decorated sugar cookies as a family activity, from creating Halloween ghosts and bats to preparing Christmas cookies for Santa. Fun fact: cut-out sugar cookies became especially popular in the United States during the 19th century as baking powder became more widely available, allowing cookies to hold their shape while staying soft and tender.
Cooking Tips
- Chill the dough before rolling to make it easier to handle and help cookies keep their shape.
- Roll dough evenly so cookies bake at the same rate.
- Avoid adding too much flour when rolling, as it can make cookies dry.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating so icing does not melt.
- Bake only until the edges are lightly set to keep the centers soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Should Sugar Cookie Dough Chill?
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, before rolling and cutting.
Can I Make These Cookies Ahead of Time?
Yes. The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, or baked cookies can be decorated later.
What Frosting Works Best for Sugar Cookies?
Royal icing, buttercream frosting, or simple powdered sugar glaze all work well.
Why Do Sugar Cookies Spread During Baking?
Cookies may spread if the dough is too warm or if there is too much butter compared with flour. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.
Can Kids Help Make These Cookies?
Yes. Rolling, cutting shapes, and decorating cookies make this recipe especially fun for family baking.
How to Store
Store decorated sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Place parchment paper between layers to protect icing and decorations.
How to Freeze
Freeze undecorated baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. You can also freeze wrapped cookie dough for up to 2 months. Thaw dough in the refrigerator before rolling and baking.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookie Dough
- 2 + ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
For Decorating
- Royal icing or frosting
- Sprinkles and festive decorations
How to Make Kylie Jenner's Holiday Sugar Cookies
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Wrap dough tightly and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, until lightly set.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
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