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Holiday Butter Cookie Box

Irresistible Holiday Butter Cookie Box for Sweet Moments

Create a delightful Holiday Butter Cookie Box filled with melt-in-your-mouth cookies, perfect for sharing and gifting this holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure and texture.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Provides rich flavor; do not substitute with margarine.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to a chewy texture.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Ensures a melt-in-your-mouth quality.
  • 1 large egg yolk Enriches the dough for tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor; pure extract is best.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Adds a lovely nutty note.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For those who crave extra sweetness.
  • Sprinkles or decorative sugar For festive decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Holiday Butter Cookie Box
  1. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms; fold in chocolate chips if using.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Press each ball down slightly and add sprinkles or decorative sugar on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Arrange the cooled cookies in a decorative box or gift tin, layered with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and measure flour accurately. Chill the dough to prevent spreading while baking.

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