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Holiday Butter Cookie Box

Delightful Holiday Butter Cookie Box Recipe You’ll Love

This Holiday Butter Cookie Box recipe showcases delightful cookies that are perfect for gifting and sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate
  • decorative sprinkles or sugar for festive decoration

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Holiday Butter Cookie Box

  • Cream the Butters and Sugars by combining softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the Egg and Extracts by mixing in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt on low speed until smooth.
  • Incorporate the Flour gradually by sifting in all-purpose flour and mixing until a soft dough forms. Optionally, fold in chocolate chips.
  • Chill the Dough by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerating it for at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Baking Sheets by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Shape the Cookies into small balls, place them on the baking sheets, flatten slightly, and sprinkle with decorative sugar if desired.
  • Bake the Cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Cool and Transfer cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before moving them to wire racks.
  • Create Your Cookie Box by arranging the cooled cookies in a decorative box or gift tin.

Notes

Be sure to use room temperature butter and chill the dough for best results. You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baking, Cookies, desserts, gift ideas, Holiday Butter Cookie Box, holiday treats
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