Description
Delightful buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Optional: melted chocolate & sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined. If the dough is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pipe 1 1/2-inch swirls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely. Dip them in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Christmas, holiday baking, dessert