Get ready to transform your holiday baking game with these stunning Blue Christmas Butter Cookies that are not just a treat for your taste buds, but a feast for your eyes! Imagine soft, delicate cookies in a mesmerizing blue hue that will instantly elevate your holiday dessert table and have everyone asking, "How did you make these?" With just a few simple ingredients and some holiday spirit, you'll create a batch of cookies so irresistible, they'll become your new Christmas tradition.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Blue food coloring
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, especially the butter and egg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add blue food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you achieve the desired shade of blue. Mix thoroughly but gently.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place cookie balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or cookie stamp.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are very lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Temperature is key! Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted to ensure the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant blue color without adding extra liquid to the dough.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each ball of dough to ensure consistent size.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their delicate texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to keep them fresh and prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 127kcal
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 34mg
