These classic Christmas sugar cookies with vanilla icing make the perfect snack for Santa when he delivers those presents down the chimney (or through the front door, if you don't have a chimney). My daughters get together to bake Christmas cookies every year. They make a version of these cookies. Simple and easy to bake, and with endless ways to decorate. There's something undeniably heartwarming about the ritual of making classic Christmas sugar cookies.

Baking Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing (Recipe)

These classic Christmas sugar cookies with vanilla icing make the perfect snack for Santa when he delivers those presents down the chimney (or through the front door, if you don’t have a chimney). My daughters get together to bake Christmas cookies every year. They make a version of these cookies. Simple and easy to bake, and with endless ways to decorate. There’s something undeniably heartwarming about the ritual of making classic Christmas sugar cookies.

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This traditional hot cross buns recipe makes a good base for tons of variations. You can add almost anything to make it your own: raisins or other fruits, different nuts, another icing, or sugar or jam instead of the butter glaze. One of my favorites is to add some chocolate chips. I also love making them more savory with a mixture of cottage and cream cheese in the middle. I think the only thing the remains the same is the X (cross) marking on the top, which represents the cross of Jesus.

Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe (An Easter Favorite)

This traditional hot cross buns recipe makes a good base for tons of variations. You can add almost anything to make it your own: raisins or other fruits, different nuts, another icing, or sugar or jam instead of the butter glaze. One of my favorites is to add some chocolate chips. I also love making them more savory with a mixture of cottage and cream cheese in the middle. I think the only thing the remains the same is the X (cross) marking on the top, which represents the cross of Jesus.

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