Description
These Christmas Butter Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that are perfect for festive gatherings or as gifts. They are buttery, sweet, and can be decorated with colorful sprinkles to add a pop of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- Assorted colored sprinkles or sanding sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Color and Shape Dough: Divide dough if desired and add food coloring to create festive colors. Roll dough into 1-inch balls or use a cookie press for shapes.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies hold their shape.
- These cookies can be glazed or dipped in chocolate after baking for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
