Description
Delicious and festive Christmas butter cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork or your hands.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas butter cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies