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Christmas Butter Cookies Recipe

Christmas Butter Cookies Recipe
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These Christmas Butter Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and colorful sprinkles, these cookies bring joy to any celebration.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Decorating:

  • colored sprinkles or sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Shape and Decorate: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and top with colored sprinkles.
  6. Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges start to turn golden. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a festive twist, tint dough with food coloring or use cookie stamps for holiday patterns.
  • Dough can be chilled for easier handling.

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