Description
Crispy, buttery cookies perfect for Christmas. Simple to make with a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Decorate with sprinkles before baking for festive cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butter cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking