Holiday Sugar Butter Cookies: Classic Soft Butter Cookies Dusted with Festive Red and Green Sugars – A Must‑Have for Holiday Baking
Holiday Sugar Butter Cookies are classic soft and buttery cookies sprinkled with festive red and green sugars, perfect for celebrating the season. These cookies are easy to make and a staple for holiday baking trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red and green colored sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in red or green sanding sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure butter is fully softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overbake to maintain the soft texture.
- Try mixing red and green sugar on a few cookies for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg