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Hey holiday lovers!
Are you excited for the festive season? I know I am!
Today, I’m sharing a delicious recipe for Christmas cookies made with buttermilk.
These cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!).
They’ll fill your home with holiday cheer and make your taste buds dance!
Let’s dive into this sweet treat!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 9-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 24 hours 29-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk (split)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup softened salted butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 6 cups plain flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Frosting and sprinkles (optional)
Step 1: Prepare Buttermilk Mixture
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Set this mixture aside for use in Step 5.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
Using a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature) and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
This process usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
To the creamed butter and sugar, add 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and another 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixer.
Blend until just combined.
Then, add the buttermilk and baking soda mixture along with the remaining 3 cups of flour.
Mix until the dough is completely combined and smooth.
Step 5: Chill the Dough
Transfer the cookie dough onto a piece of plastic wrap.
Wrap it tightly and gently press it into a disc shape.
Refrigerate the dough overnight to allow it to firm up and enhance the flavors.
Step 6: Roll Out and Cut the Dough
When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Sprinkle a pastry mat or work surface with flour.
Divide the chilled dough in half, keeping the other half in the refrigerator.
Roll out one-half of the dough, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Step 7: Cut and Bake Cookies
Cut out the dough into your desired shapes and place them on a nonstick baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 9-10 minutes, making sure to remove them before they become browned.
Cool on a wire rack.
Repeat with the remaining dough, rerolling as necessary.
Step 8: Frost and Decorate
Once the cookies have completely cooled, frost them with buttercream frosting and add sprinkles if desired.
Store the finished cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
