The Best Christmas Butter Cookies (1Decorated)

Here’s the recipe for the classic Christmas Butter Cookies / Holiday Shortbread Cookies 🎄🍪
Soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating just like shown.

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🎄 Christmas Butter Cookies (Decorated)

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Chill: 30 minutes
• Bake: 10–12 minutes

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🧾 Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt

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Decorations (Optional – like the image)

• Red & green sprinkles
• Mini chocolate candies
• Melted dark or white chocolate
• Colored sugar

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth
3. Mix in vanilla
4. Add flour and salt, mix until dough forms
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls
6. Place on baking tray lined with parchment
7. Press gently with a fork (cross pattern) or thumb
8. Add sprinkles or candies
9. Bake 10–12 minutes (edges just set, not browned)
10. Cool completely

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🍫 Chocolate Drizzle (Like the Right Side Cookies)

1. Melt chocolate over low heat
2. Drizzle over cooled cookies
3. Let set at room temperature or fridge

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🫙 Storage

• Airtight container: 7 days
• Freezer (unbaked dough): up to 2 months

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🌟 https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZzdcwUZAB/Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Don’t overbake — they should stay pale
• Chill dough if cookies spread too much
• Use a piping bag for fancy designs