Paula Deen Christmas Cookies Recipe
Christmas is a time for sweet treats. This Paula Deen Christmas Cookies Recipe is perfect. It brings joy to every home.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese
- 1.5 Cups Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2.5 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 0.5 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees now. Line your pans with parchment paper. This prevents any cookies from sticking later.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Use your mixer for a smooth texture. Mix them until they look very fluffy.
- Add the sugar to the creamed mixture. Beat it on medium speed for a bit. The mixture should look light and pale.
- Crack the egg into the bowl now. Pour in the sweet vanilla extract too. Mix everything until it is well combined.
- Slowly add the flour and the salt. Mix on low speed to avoid mess. Stop mixing once the flour disappears fully.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the pans. Space them two inches apart for growth. They will spread slightly while they bake.
- Bake for ten to twelve minutes total. The edges should be a light brown. Do not overbake these soft butter cookies.
- Let them sit on the pan first. Move them to a rack after five minutes. They need to cool before you eat.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy mixing.
- Do not overwork the cookie dough at all.
- Measure your flour using the spoon method.
- Chill the dough if your kitchen is hot.
- Use fresh eggs for the best cookie lift.