Christmas Butter Cookies Recipe

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Christmas Butter Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • decorator sugar , if desired
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 -2 tbsp milk
  • food coloring, if desired

Directions:

  1. Combine 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup butter, egg and 1 tsp vanilla in large bowl.
  2. Beat on low, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
  3. Sift in flour and baking soda and beat until well mixed.
  4. Divide dough in half.
  5. Cover each half in plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F Roll out 1/2 the dough on lightly floured surface (I use 1/2 flour 1/2 confectioners sugar).
  8. Keep remaining dough chilled.
  9. Roll dough out to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.
  10. Cut with 4-inch cookie cutter.
  11. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  12. Sprinkle with decorator sugars, if desired.
  13. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  14. Ornaments:.
  15. While cookies are still warm, use toothpick to make holes for ribbons to hang cookies as ornaments.
  16. Cool completely.
  17. Frosting or filling: Combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl.
  18. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and adding enough milk for desired frosting consistency.
  19. Tint with food color, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.88 Kcal (1306 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.99g 20%
Cholesterol 33.19mg 11%
Sodium 404.94mg 17%
Potassium 38.67mg 1%
Total Carbs 47.67g 16%
Sugars 31.48g 126%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 7%
Protein 2.39g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 51.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 432.44 Kcal (1811 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.01g 20%
Cholesterol 46.02mg 11%
Sodium 561.47mg 17%
Potassium 53.61mg 1%
Total Carbs 66.09g 16%
Sugars 43.65g 126%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 7%
Protein 3.31g 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 6%
Calcium 71.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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