Butter Cookies
Homemade Christmas Butter Cookies are a must-make for the holidays! Soft and tender with amazing buttery flavor, and a festive presentation.
A recipe from
Maria Arnold
Ingredients
Yields 24 servings
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened (see notes - use high-quality, name brand butter))
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 -2 tablespoons Milk (or more if needed; any kind)
Method
8 steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar on medium low speed until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the egg and vanilla and continue beating on medium low speed until smooth.
- 4
Slowly add the flour and salt just until fully incorporated - do not overmix.
- 5
Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, using the minimum amount possible to reach a piping consistency.
- 6
Place the batter in a piping bag, and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. Add sprinkles if desired. Chill the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 20-30 minutes.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.
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