Green and Red Butter Cookies
These Green and Red Butter Cookie Balls are fun, delicious and an easy batch of cookies that the kids can help make.
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter (or margarine for dairy-free), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup each of red and green colored sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add butter to stand mixer and beat for 1-2 minutes until soft. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Add flour and salt and mix until dough forms
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and the roll each ball in color sugar sprinkles..Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet (I like to line mine with parchment paper for easier clean up).
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until set (keep an eye on them!)
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Notes
Note: If you can't find red and green sugar sprinkles, you can roll these cookies in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg