Description
Classic holiday cookies that are easy to decorate and perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk and mix well.
- Cover dough, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For best results, use festive cookie cutters. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g