Buttermilk Christmas Cookies
Whip up some holiday magic with these irresistibly soft and tender Buttermilk Christmas Cookies! Perfect for festive celebrations, these cookies combine the tangy richness of buttermilk with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them a standout on any dessert table. The dough comes together effortlessly with a blend of pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar, while a touch of vanilla adds a cozy, irresistible aroma. For a fun and personalized twist, add a glossy layer of icing made from powdered sugar and milk, then decorate with festive sprinkles or vibrant food coloring. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are perfect for holiday baking with family or gifting to loved ones. Whether served plain or adorned with holiday flair, these delightful treats are sure to spread Christmas cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Buttermilk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
- 3 tablespoons Milk (for icing, optional)
- as needed Food coloring or festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Be careful not to overbake to ensure the cookies stay soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
If desired, prepare a simple icing by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add food coloring for festive designs, or sprinkle with holiday decorations before the icing sets.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.1 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.5 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 902 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 716.6 g | 261% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 436.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
