Butter Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 1 batch
Description:
These butter cookies hold a special place in our home, especially during the festive Christmas season! They are not just cookies; they are a delicious tradition that you can start in your own home. This recipe yields delightful cookies that are perfect for holiday baking and sharing with loved ones. The preparation time includes rolling the cookie dough into perfectly shaped balls, ready to be baked to golden perfection.
Recipe Category:
Dessert 🍪
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per batch):
- Calories: 3622.7
- Fat Content: 191.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 118.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 674mg
- Sodium Content: 2281.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 439.5g
- Fiber Content: 8.4g
- Sugar Content: 201.3g
- Protein Content: 40.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 1/2 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
Instructions:
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Cream sugar and butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter until creamy and well incorporated.
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Add remaining ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Roll dough into balls: With your hands, roll the dough into balls approximately the size of walnuts.
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Prepare baking sheets: Place the dough balls on ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
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Flatten balls slightly: Using your hand or the back of a fork, gently flatten each ball to your desired thickness.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until they are slightly browned around the edges.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Add festive touch: During the Christmas season, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar before baking for that extra festive flair!
These butter cookies are irresistible straight from the oven or cooled to perfection. Share them with friends and family, or indulge in them with a warm cup of cocoa by the fireplace. Embrace the joy of baking and the warmth of the holiday season with these delightful treats! 🎄🍪
