Delicious and Flaky Holiday Butter Cookies

These holiday butter cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any festive occasion. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, these cookies are rich, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Decorate them with festive sprinkles, icing, or leave them plain for a simple yet elegant look. These cookies can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike, and they make a wonderful edible gift during the holiday season. Whip up a batch of these cookies and bring joy and cheer to your family and friends this holiday season!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Sprinkles, icing, or decorations of your choice (optional)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it soften slightly if it's too firm to roll.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
10. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough.
11. Transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
12. If desired, decorate the cookies with sprinkles, icing, or other decorations.
13. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
14. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
15. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container.
16. Enjoy these delicious holiday butter cookies with family and friends!

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