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Christmas Butter Cookies

Heavenly Christmas Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Christmas Butter Cookies are delightful treats that bring holiday cheer with their melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar provides sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour the backbone of the cookies
  • 2 large Eggs binds everything together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder acts as leavening agent
  • 1 pinch Salt balances the flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest optional for citrusy twist
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for sweet surprise
  • 1 cup Colored Sprinkles for festive touch
  • Spices (like Nutmeg) optional for flavor variation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually sift into the wet mixture, blending on low speed until just combined.
  5. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between them.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid over-mixing the dough. Customize with flavors like almond extract or lemon zest for different tastes.

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