Description
These Green and Red Butter Cookies are a festive and delightful treat, perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft, buttery dough is enhanced with vanilla and then rolled in colorful red and green sugar sprinkles before baking to golden perfection. The result is a crunchy, sweet exterior with a tender crumb inside—ideal for sharing or gifting during special occasions.
Ingredients
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Butter Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or margarine for dairy-free), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Decoration
- 1/4 cup red colored sugar sprinkles
- 1/4 cup green colored sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, ensuring everything is well combined without overmixing.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Then gently roll each dough ball in the red and green colored sugar sprinkles, covering the surface evenly. Place the coated balls about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, preferably lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with margarine as noted.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Rolling the dough balls evenly in colored sugar sprinkles gives a festive finish and slight crunch.
