Christmas Cutout Butter Cookies
Posted by Michelle
All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Unsalted Butter, Baking Powder, Granulated Sugar
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Christmas Cutout Butter Cookies Recipe
Christmas Cutout Butter Cookies are a traditional holiday treat. Ideal for decorating and sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Two large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Separately, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture gradually until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a disc before wrapping in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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