Description
Delicious festive cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract and gradually add flour, stirring until no dry flour remains.
- Gently knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth—avoid over-kneading.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into festive shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is not over-kneaded for best texture.
- Feel free to decorate with icing or sprinkles after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg