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Traditional Christmas Cookie

A simple Christmas cookie
Course Dessert
Keyword cookies
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 1 dozen
Cost $5

Equipment

  • stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cup sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla can use almond, peppermint, orange or lemon extract in place of vanilla

Instructions

  • Sift together in a bowl flour, baking power and sugar and set aside
  • Put softened butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a bowl and beat until mixed well
  • fold in the flour mixture
  • chill for 1 hour
  • roll out 1/8" and cut into desired shape
  • Put on greased cookie sheet
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes
  • let cool completely and decorate