Christmas Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened
• 1 c powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 3/4 c flour, sifted
• Sparkling sugar sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325

2. 2

   Cream together the butter and powdered sugar for...: Cream together the butter and powdered sugar for 2 minutes

3. 3

   Scrape down the bowl and mix in the...: Scrape down the bowl and mix in the vanilla extract

4. 4

   Stir in the salt

5. 5

   Add the flour, all at once, mix until...: Add the flour, all at once, mix until combined

6. 6

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

7. 7

   Fill a shallow bowl with sparkling sugar sprinkles

8. 8

   Using a 2 tbsp cookie scoop, scoop out...: Using a 2 tbsp cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and roll into a ball

9. 9

   Put the cookie dough ball between two pieces...: Put the cookie dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper, use the bottom of a measuring cup to press down so the dough is 1 1/2” wide

10. 10

    Dip one side of this in the sparkling...: Dip one side of this in the sparkling sugar

11. 11

    Place the cookies sugar side up on the...: Place the cookies sugar side up on the parchment paper

12. 12

    Chill in the fridge 10 min before baking

13. 13

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bottom...: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bottom of the cookie starts to turn golden (the top will not be golden)

14. 14

    Transfer to a wire cooling rack

15. 15

    You can serve them once they have cooled...: You can serve them once they have cooled but they are best served 24 hours after baking, for best taste and texture