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.
Ingredients
- 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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