Dutch Butter Cookies

I think this Christmas tradition started when I was just a little girl.  I can remember always having that pretty blue tin of Christmas butter cookies sitting on the table as the holidays approached.  There was always that temptation to sneak into that little tin as I passed by!

I still love these classic Christmas cookies but instead of buying them I have fun making homemade butter cookies with my children every year.

These butter cookies are so easy to make and you likely have all the ingredients you need in your pantry right now, which makes this a very easy butter cookie recipe to whip up anytime you feel like a good cookie.

Hey, you don’t have to limit yourself to the holidays.  These cookies are a great treat anytime you feel like a yummy, buttery cookie.

Ok, to get started in your mixer bowl add the butter and confectioners (powdered) sugar turn your mixer on high and cream the butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy.  This will take 3 to 5 minutes depending on your mixer.

INGREDIENTS

• 14 TBS. butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 TBS. milk
• 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 1/4 cups flour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and confectioners sugar on high until it is light and fluffy. Depending on your mixer this will take 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the egg, milk and vanilla until well combined.
3. Add the salt and flour and mix well until a soft dough forms. The cookie dough shouldn’t be wet or crumbly. If it’s to wet add a little more flour and if it’s crumbling and not sticking together add a little more milk.
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