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Description
This Christmas cookie dough recipe requires no chilling and does not stick, making it easy to use.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- If the dough is too soft, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with your favorite frosting and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8-10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg