Description
A classic Christmas butter cookies recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. These cookies are buttery, crisp, and can be decorated with festive designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls or shape as desired, then place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For festive shapes, use cookie cutters before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas butter cookies, holiday cookies, festive baking, easy cookie recipe