Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Creamy Christmas Butter Cookies, the perfect treat for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with rich unsalted butter, a hint of pure vanilla extract, and a soft, buttery dough that bakes to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, they come to life with a tender crumb and a buttery sweetness that pairs beautifully with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider. Decorate them with holiday-themed sprinkles for a festive flair, making them as charming as they are delicious. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, these classic Christmas cookies are a must-have for your holiday dessert table or as a thoughtful edible gift.
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Ingredients
- 227 g Unsalted butter
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 50 g Holiday-themed sprinkles (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Divide the dough into small, even balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
Step 6
Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or fork. If desired, sprinkle holiday-themed decorations on top of the cookies and press lightly so they adhere.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (770.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3651.3 |
| Total Fat 206.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 117.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 871.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 644.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 431.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 191.9g | |
| Protein 38.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 136.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 425.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories