Simple Holiday Butter Cookie Recipe

They simple butter cookies are very easy to make and delicious. Try this recipe out for a cute dessert to eat during the holidays!

Ingredients:
1\2 cup butter
3\4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 Tbs milk
1\2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1\2 tsp salt

 

Instructions:

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Mix the butter and  the sugar.

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Photo from Orange Brompton via Flickr under Creative Commons license

 

Add the egg and beat.

 

Add  the vanilla and the milk.

 

Mix the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl, then add it to the original bowl.

Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons license
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons license

 

Chill the dough for 2 hrs.

 

Roll out the dough on a counter with flour, and cut it into shapes.

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Put the cookies onto a greased cookie sheet.

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Put egg wash (egg white) on the cookies for shine.

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Add sprinkles if desired for decoration, and to make the cookies more festive!

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Bake for about 10 min or until lightly brown.

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These cookies are great for the holiday season! You can decorate these cookies to fit any holiday. Make sure to try these sweet treats out for your next holiday party!