The Best Christmas Butter Cookies

Every bite of Festive Christmas butter cookies that will melt in your mouth. Embrace the holiday spirit with these.

The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in festive treats, and these Christmas butter cookies are a must-bake! With a rich, buttery flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they bring warmth and joy to every holiday gathering. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Perfectly Buttery & Soft – These Christmas butter cookies have a delicate, buttery texture that makes them irresistible.
2. Easy & Quick – No complicated techniques, just simple mixing and baking.
3. Festive & Fun – The colorful sprinkles add a joyful touch, making them great for holiday cookie exchanges or gifts.
4. Customizable – Add your favorite extracts, swap in colored sugars, or drizzle with white chocolate for an extra festive flair.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1-2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (plus more for rolling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Add Sprinkles: Fold 1-2 tablespoons of festive sprinkles into the dough for extra holiday cheer.
6. Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls.
7. Coat with Sprinkles: Roll each ball in a small bowl of festive sprinkles until fully coated.
8. Arrange & Flatten: Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball with your palm to slightly flatten.
9. Bake & Cool: Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are just set. Let the Christmas butter cookies cool completely before serving.

Pro Tips for the Best Butter Cookies

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures even mixing and a smooth dough.
• Don’t Overbake: The Christmas butter cookies should be just set on the edges for the best texture.
• Make Ahead Friendly: Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

These Christmas butter cookies are the perfect festive treat to share with family and friends. Whether you’re making them for a holiday party, a cozy night in, or as a homemade gift, they’re sure to be a hit!

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The Best Christmas Butter Cookies Recipe – Easy, Buttery & Festive!

These Christmas butter cookies are buttery, festive, and incredibly easy to make! Rolled in holiday sprinkles, they’re the perfect sweet treat for your cookie tray or a homemade gift.

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Course Dessert

Servings 10 Cookies

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened – the star ingredient that gives these cookies their rich flavor
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk room temperature – adds richness and tenderness
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 –2 tablespoons festive sprinkles plus more for rolling – bring the holiday sparkle!

Instructions

 

• Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cream Butter & Sugar: In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
• Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
• Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Shape & Coat: Pour the festive sprinkles into a small bowl. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into a ball. Coat each ball in the sprinkles and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake & Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely before enjoying.

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