Easy Homemade Christmas Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more if needed)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside
In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar on medium-low speed until light and fluffy
Add the egg and vanilla and continue beating on medium-low speed until smooth
Slowly add the flour and salt just until fully incorporated – do not overmix
Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, using the minimum amount possible to reach a piping consistency
Place the batter in a piping bag, and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. Add sprinkles if desired. Chill the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 20-30 minutes
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden brown
Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving
Tips
If the cookies are spreading, make sure to chill the cookies after piping and before baking. If the dough still spreads, you likely need a little more flour (or less milk)
