A very popular party theme around this time of the year is the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Recently I spotted a sweater cookie cutter at Target and snatched it up to have some holiday fun in making some Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies!
Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies
Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookies
My sister and I made these together. We laughed at how hard it was to make these cookies ugly. As a perfectionist, making these ugly seemed a wee-bit difficult.
Start by making the cookies using the sugar cookie recipe below. This Sugar Cookie recipe has been in the family since we were kiddos, thanks to Betty Crocker!
Once the cookies are made, it’s time to get ready for a little de-cor-ating! Woo- hoo.
And, for the record, I am not a professional cookie maker, decorator, etc. I’m only showing what we did. There are so many great ways to add your personal touch to cookies!
Supplies for decorating Sugar Cookies:
Cookie Icing
Sprinkles
Cookie Decorations
Start by outlining the cutout of the cookie with icing.
Apply the frosting all around the edges of the cookie, then spread the icing.
Decorate your little heart out… yay!!
Our cookies are fairly simple, but ugly nonetheless.
If anything, I hope you’re inspired! Party on.
Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Granulated sugar optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.
- Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven to to 375.
- Divided dough in half. Roll each half 1/4" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, optional.
- Place cutouts on cookie sheet, around 2" apart.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
- Decorate!
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Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
Wow you did such a good job! I’m always impressed with the amount of patience it takes to make them. I don’t think I would have it!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Sarah! I appreciate it. 🙂 Have a great day. xo.
Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling says
These are the CUTEST ugly sweaters I’ve ever seen! We hosted an Ugly Sweater party twice and what I wouldn’t have given to had these at the party. Too fun, Kelly!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Amy! 🙂 Wouldn’t they make the best favors for an Ugly Sweater party? …maybe next time. Have a great day! HUGS.
Ashley Broviak - Little Glass Jar says
I LOVE these! They are so so cute!!!!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Ashley! Appreciate it. …tis the season, right? 😉 Have a GREAT day! xo.
Kristi says
Oh my gosh! SO, SO cute Kelly!!!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Kristi! Appreciate it. 🙂 xo.
Karen says
Such a cool idea.Love them
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks for stopping by Karen! Appreciate it. HUGS.
Rachel Hinderliter says
These are too cute Kelly! I love the way you’ve decorated them! If Target weren’t 45 minutes away (grr) I’d be on my way to pick up those cute cookie cutters now!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Rachel! xo.
Charlotte says
STOP IT. OMG, how cute are these?!!??! You did such an amazing job! I always wonder if I have the patience (and still hand) to pull these off… in the meantime I’ll continue to be impressed by the awesome work you did 🙂
Stopping in from SITS Sharefest today… hope you’re enjoying your weekend AND the holiday season! XOXO
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Charlotte…so glad you stopped by. You are too kind. 🙂 Happy New Year! HUGS.
Pauline Molinari says
These are too cute! Thanks for sharing your holiday craftiness with us this week on the Monday Funday Party!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Pauline! I appreciate it. It’s always a pleasure to be apart of the Monday Funday Party. HUGS.
Amber says
These are so awesome!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Amber! Appreciate it. 🙂 Happy New Year! xo.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
So much fun, Kelly! Pinned and Merry Christmas!
creatively living says
Fabulous idea! Perfect for an ugly sweater party!
Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!
Holly @ Creatively Living