Santas Favourite Sugar cookie

There’s something so comforting about a simple sugar cookie. the softness as it breaks, the gentle sweetness, and that buttery smell that fills the kitchen and instantly feels like a warm hug welcoming you home.  I can still remember standing in my grandmother Lely’s kitchen rolling out the dough and carefully cutting out shapes, my hand and face dusted with flour whilst she watched with a smile on her face and gentle guidance. I now do the same with my grandchildren in the hope that they will recall these moments with the fondness and love I do.

These are the cookies we shape with love and decorate with care. Whether it’s for a celebration or just a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea. Sugar cookies remind us that the simplest recipes often hold the warmest memories, bringing joy not through extravaganza, but through care, patience and a sprinkle of sweetness shared with those we love.

These bake beautifully, keep their shape, and are perfect for decorating with whatever festive cutters you have at home. Soft, sweet, and wonderfully Christmassy — let’s make the cookies that fill any house with joy.

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Jessica’s Cosy Tips

• Chilling is the key to neat shapes — don’t skip it.
• Bake on the middle shelf to keep them pale and even.
• These freeze beautifully (both dough and baked cookies).
• Great for decorating with children or gifting in little Christmas tins.

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Lely’s Touch

“There’s something magical in decorating cookies. Each one becomes a little Christmas treasure — made with gentle hands and lots of love.”