Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these soft and gooey Christmas Butter Cookies, perfectly dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop generous mounds of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor variations, consider using almond or peppermint extract instead of vanilla. - You may fold in chocolate chips or crushed nuts for added texture. - Make sure to use room temperature eggs for better mixing results.