10 Christmas Cookies from 1 Dough! – Christmas Cookie Box
Make holiday baking a breeze with these delightful 10 Christmas Cookies from 1 Dough! This versatile recipe allows you to whip up an assortment of festive treats from a single buttery shortbread dough. Perfect for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or cozy nights by the fire, each cookie can be customized with different flavors and decorations to suit your festive needs. Imagine presenting a beautifully arranged box filled with colorful, delicious cookies that everyone will love! This easy-to-follow recipe will have you crafting unique holiday sweets in no time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 226 g Unsalted butter
- 90 g Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 290 g All-purpose flour
- 25 g Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Flavor variations and toppings (sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare your work area by cleaning surfaces and gathering ingredients.
- Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three sections: one large for main cookies and two smaller for flavored variations. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one section of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake cookies on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on racks before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg