Christmas Cookies
These butter cookies are a classic, reliable recipe that works beautifully for both everyday baking and decorated cookies. The combination of butter and shortening creates a tender texture while helping the cookies maintain their shape in the oven.
Chilling the dough before rolling is a key step in this recipe. It makes the dough easier to handle and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking, resulting in clean edges and consistent results. This makes the recipe especially suitable for cut-out cookies and decorative designs.
The dough is simple to prepare and versatile, making it a great base for a variety of cookie cutters and occasions. Whether you are baking for Christmas or any other holiday, special events, or simply stocking your freezer, this recipe delivers dependable, soft butter cookies every time.
I hope you enjoy making these as much as you enjoy eating them. If you have questions, feel free to reach out.
Let’s get baking!
Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, soft but not melted
- 1/4 cup Shortening
- 1 Egg
- 3 Tbsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: mix well.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder and mix until fully combined.
- Wrap or cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or even overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are just set and lightly golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.