Description
These festive Green and Red Butter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft, buttery, and subtly sweet, each cookie is rolled in vibrant colored sugar sprinkles that add a beautiful crunch and sparkle. Easy to prepare and bake, they make for a wonderful homemade gift or party snack.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or margarine for dairy-free), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 1/4 cup red colored sugar sprinkles
- 1/4 cup green colored sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough Base: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Add the softened butter to a stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy. Next, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour along with a pinch of salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, ensuring all flour is fully combined without overmixing.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Then, roll each ball in the red or green colored sugar sprinkles until well coated. Arrange the coated dough balls spaced about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; lining the sheet with parchment paper is recommended for easy cleanup.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Keep a close eye on them to prevent overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your colorful, buttery treats!
Notes
- Using margarine instead of butter makes these cookies dairy-free.
- Parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- For more vibrant colors, use high-quality colored sugar sprinkles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Chilling the dough before rolling balls is optional but can help maintain shape.
