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🎄 Grandma’s Legendary Christmas Butter Cookies 🍪
The holiday favorite that brings joy to every table.
📜 Introduction
Every Christmas, the kitchen fills with the sweet aroma of buttery, golden cookies — a scent that signals laughter, warmth, and family traditions. This recipe has been lovingly passed down through generations, earning its place as the most requested and cherished treat of the season. I usually bake at least 500 of these cookies every Christmas, and they vanish just as fast as I make them!
Simple in ingredients, rich in flavor, and shaped with love — these cookies are more than a dessert; they’re a memory in the making. ❤️
🧈 Ingredients (Yields ~100 cookies — scale up as needed!)
- 1 lb (450g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional but recommended!)
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Optional:
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
- Melted chocolate or glaze for dipping
🧑🍳 Instructions & Method
1. Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy — about 3-5 minutes. This step is key for soft, tender cookies.
2. Add Eggs & Extracts
Mix in the eggs one at a time. Then stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Your dough should start to smell heavenly at this point!
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture. Don’t overmix — stop when the dough just comes together.
4. Chill the Dough
Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight). This helps the cookies hold their shape.
5. Roll, Cut, and Shape
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into festive shapes with cookie cutters — stars, bells, trees, snowflakes — the more creative, the better!
6. Bake with Love
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles if using. Bake 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Don’t overbake — they should be light in color.
7. Cool & Finish
Let cookies cool completely. Dip in melted chocolate or drizzle with glaze if desired. Then… try not to eat them all before sharing. 😉
🕰️ History & Formation
This cookie recipe dates back to early European butter cookies (especially Danish and German roots), where butter was a luxury and used generously during festive seasons. Over time, families personalized their recipes, adding almond extract, colored sugars, or decorative glazes. My version has been shaped by love, laughter, and thousands of Christmas memories.
❤️ Lovers of These Cookies Say…
“We wait all year for these. They taste like Christmas!” – Aunt Sara
“I tried one and ended up taking a whole plate home.” – Neighbor Mark
“I’ve made a lot of cookies, but these are pure perfection.” – Online follower
“These are the first to disappear every year.” – My kids 😄
🎁 Conclusion
These cookies aren’t just baked goods — they’re edible joy. They carry the warmth of Christmas past and the promise of memories yet to be made. Whether you’re baking them with your children, gifting them to neighbors, or sneaking one with your morning coffee, they’ll quickly become a part of your holiday story.
Bake them once, and you’ll understand why I make at least 500 of them every year.
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