Description
Quick and festive butter cookies perfect for the holiday season. Easy to make and delicious to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, butter cookies, festive treats