Description
These soft, buttery Christmas cookies are perfect for holiday baking! Easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Assorted food coloring
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder, combining until the dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour to firm it up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
- Cut Cookies: Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut the dough into festive shapes.
- Arrange on Cookie Sheets: Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool completely before icing with your favorite decorations.
Notes
- You can use any shape of cookie cutter for these cookies, from Christmas trees to snowflakes to stars.
- Customize with your choice of icing or sprinkles once the cookies have cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes