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Butter Cookies Christmas Recipe

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Classic Christmas Butter Cookies made with rich butter and a hint of vanilla, perfect for holiday decorating. These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are rolled out and cut into festive shapes, making them ideal for sharing and celebrating the season.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 pound butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
  2. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Incorporate the four large egg yolks and two teaspoons of vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar. Mix well until fully combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually beat in the all-purpose flour and salt until the dough is smooth and well combined, forming a soft dough.
  4. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and make rolling easier.
  5. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking.
  6. Roll and Cut Shapes: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough portion to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut festive shapes. Gather and reroll scraps to maximize cookie yield.
  7. Bake Cookies: Arrange the shaped cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottoms begin to lightly brown. Avoid overbaking to keep the tops pale and tender.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Decorate: Once cooled, frost and decorate the cookies as desired for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the cookies to keep them tender and prevent drying out.
  • Softened butter is essential for proper creaming and texture.
  • Use plastic wrap to chill the dough, which helps in handling and shaping the cookies.
  • These cookies are perfect for holiday decorating with various frostings and sprinkles.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, butter cookies, holiday baking, cut-out cookies, festive cookies, vanilla butter cookies

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