Holiday Butter Cookies
Holiday Butter Cookies are a festive treat that combines rich, buttery flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any celebration. These cookies evoke sweet memories and fill your home with the delightful aroma of the holidays. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a batch that will bring joy to friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg