Description
These Christmas Butter Cookies are a classic holiday treat, buttery and sweet with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for the festive season, they can be shaped into fun holiday forms and decorated with icing or sprinkles for a colorful, joyful addition to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and light in texture.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Gradually add the baking powder and flour, mixing until the dough comes together and is smooth.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
- Bake the cookies: Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing or sprinkles, if desired, or serve plain.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness or a dash of almond extract for a twist.
- The dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before rolling out to make it easier to work with.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes