Description
These classic Christmas butter cookies are tender and buttery, perfect for holiday baking! Simple to make and easy to decorate, they’re a festive treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla and egg.
- Stir in baking powder and flour until well blended.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating.
Notes
- You can decorate these cookies with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar for a festive touch.
- If the dough is too soft to roll, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes