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Christmas Butter Cookies: A Tasteful Tidings Holiday Story 🎄🍪

Christmas always arrives with a certain warmth—soft lights glowing in the evening, familiar songs playing in the background, and the comforting smell of something sweet baking in the oven. For many of us, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home during this season. That’s where these Christmas Butter Cookies belong.

This recipe is inspired by slow December afternoons, where time feels gentler and baking feels less like a task and more like a tradition. Simple, buttery, and lightly sweet, these cookies are perfect for sharing with family, gifting to friends, or enjoying quietly with a cup of tea.

At Tasteful Tidings, we believe the best holiday recipes are the ones that feel familiar—easy to make, comforting to eat, and full of love.



Why You’ll Love These Christmas Butter Cookies

  • Soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture

  • Made with simple pantry ingredients

  • Perfect for Christmas gifting and cookie platters

  • Beginner-friendly and fail-proof

  • Beautiful for festive photos and Pinterest pins






Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional for decoration:

  • Sprinkles

  • Melted chocolate

  • Icing sugar

How to Make Christmas Butter Cookies

Step 1: Cream the Butter

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light, creamy, and smooth. This step creates the soft texture that makes these cookies so special.

Step 2: Add Flavor

Mix in the vanilla extract gently, letting the aroma blend into the butter.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix—gentle hands make tender cookies.

Step 4: Shape the Cookies

Roll the dough into small balls or shape them using cookie cutters. Place them on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.

Step 5: Bake

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.

Step 6: Decorate & Cool

Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with chocolate drizzle or festive sprinkles.

A Tasteful Christmas Moment

As these cookies bake, the kitchen fills with a gentle buttery aroma that instantly feels like Christmas. It’s the kind of scent that invites conversation, laughter, and shared moments. These are the treats that get packed into gift boxes, served on festive plates, and remembered long after the holidays are over.

Sometimes, the simplest recipes create the most meaningful memories.

Serving & Storage Tips

  • Serve with hot tea, coffee, or milk

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days

  • Perfect for Christmas gift boxes and cookie swaps




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