Butterball Christmas Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of holiday baking with Butterball Christmas Cookies, a timeless treat that’s as simple as it is irresistible. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth morsels are delicately sweetened with powdered sugar, infused with a hint of vanilla, and made all the more delightful by the crunch of finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Rolled twice in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, they embody the festive spirit of the season. Ready in just 30 minutes with a handful of pantry staples, these classic Christmas cookies are perfect for holiday cookie swaps, dessert platters, or gifting in festive tins. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this foolproof recipe guarantees a batch of soft, crumbly, and utterly satisfying cookies every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the finely chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden (the tops should remain pale).
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar to coat them completely. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker coating, if desired.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.4 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 387.3 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
