Christmas Butter Cookies
Capture the magic of the holiday season with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Butter Cookies! Made with simple pantry staples like creamy unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of holiday sparkle from festive sprinkles or colored sugar, these cookies are as delightful to make as they are to eat. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of cocoa by the fire. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these cookies come together quickly and fill your kitchen with the warm, nostalgic aroma of Christmas baking. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a holiday novice, this classic Christmas cookie recipe is a must-try for your festive traditions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into small balls using your hands.
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Lightly press the tops of the cookies with a fork to slightly flatten them, then sprinkle with holiday sprinkles or colored sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 618 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 503.3 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
