Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Best Butter Cookies to Share
Delightful butter cookies perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Cookie, Butter Cookies, Holiday