Description
These classic Christmas Butter Cookies are soft, buttery, and the perfect canvas for your holiday decorating ideas. Easy to make and wonderfully festive, they’ll be a hit at any holiday gathering. A simple dough recipe that results in deliciously sweet cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before decorating with icing or sprinkles.
Notes
- For a fun twist, you can add colorful sprinkles before baking, or use royal icing to decorate after baking.
- These cookies freeze well if you want to prepare them in advance for the holidays.
- Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes