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Holiday Butter Cookie Box

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A Holiday Butter Cookie Box is a festive assortment of buttery, tender cookies in a variety of shapes and flavors—some dipped in chocolate, sandwiched with jam, or decorated with sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, parties, or a cozy dessert table centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: jam, melted chocolate, holiday sprinkles, citrus zest, almond extract, cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract (or other chosen flavorings).
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Divide dough to create variations, such as chocolate or citrus flavors.
  5. Shape cookies by rolling, pressing, piping, or cutting with cookie cutters.
  6. Chill shaped cookies for 15–20 minutes to prevent spreading.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely before decorating or sandwiching with jam or chocolate.

Notes

  • Dip cookies in dark or white chocolate and add crushed peppermint or sprinkles.
  • Make sandwich cookies with raspberry or apricot jam.
  • Add almond extract and top with whole almonds for a nutty variation.
  • Mix cocoa powder into some dough for a chocolate batch.
  • Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week or freeze in layers with parchment.

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