Description
Holiday Butter Cookies are a festive treat that fills your home with the warm aromas of vanilla and butter. These melt-in-your-mouth delights are incredibly easy to make, perfect for sharing during the holidays, and ideal for creating sweet memories with family and friends. With their customizable options, these cookies are sure to become a favorite on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg