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Holiday Butter Cookies

Jomelyn Mauermann
Christmas is around the corner. Are you looking for a festive treats or gift you can prepare or give this season? Consider making these delicious and buttery Holiday cookies. They’re the perfect sweet treat that you can enjoy and decorate on your own.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 dozens

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowls
Sifter for Baking

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup real butter
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl cream your butter, gradually add sugar and beat until lightly fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill dough for one hour in the fredge or freeze for about 20 minutes.
  • Roll out on lightly floured bord to ⅛" thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until the surface is pale golden and the edges are just beginning to turn light golden. Wait until completely cooled to decorate.

Notes

Recipe Note

To save some time, can make the dough ahead and freeze it. Defrost at room temperature for about 20 minutes before preparing to roll and shape.

Keyword cookies recipe, Holiday Recipe, sweet baking, sweet treat
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