Dazzling Traditional Christmas Cookies
Merry cookies are probably the best part of Christmas. These easy and plentiful aromatic cookies are sweet treats and sweet indulgence on Christmas day.
Servings: 4
Calories: 870kcal
Equipment
- Bowl
- rubber spatula
- parchment paper
- baking pan
- hand mixer
Ingredients
- 8 oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
The Icing
Instructions
- With a hand, mixer beat 8 oz of soft unsalted butter with ½ cups of sugar.
- Slowly raise the speed and beat until the mixture looks light and creamy.
- In 2 minutes, lower the speed and beat in one egg and 1 tbsp of vanilla extract.
- Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and mix gently with a spatula.
- Mix gently until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal balls and freeze for about 2 hours.
- Lightly dust the working surface with some flour.
- Take the cookie cutters and cut the dough in as many figures as possible.
- Put them on a parchment paper on the baking pan.
- Preheat the oven at 350°F and bake the cookies about 10-12 minutes.
- Decorate with icing or trimmings.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1476IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 5mg