Christmas Butter Cookies for Festive Snacking and Gifting
This recipe will show you how to make delicious, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas butter cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
The holiday season is time when the sweet aroma of Christmas cookies fills the air, heralding a period of joy, togetherness, and, of course, delightful indulgences.
Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a recipe that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes: my very own chocolate-dipped Christmas butter cookies, sprinkled with festive cheer!
Remember those cozy winter evenings from childhood, when the kitchen transformed into a magical workshop, and the simple act of baking brought everyone together?
This unique recipe is inspired by those cherished moments, a nod to tradition with a deliciously modern twist. Imagine the classic buttery goodness of Danish Christmas cookies, but with a contemporary chocolatey flair.
Now, I know you’re thinking: “But aren’t cookie recipes a dime a dozen during the holiday season?” True, but this one stands out in the sea of holiday treats.
It’s not just about the melt-in-your-mouth texture or the perfect balance of flavors; it’s about the memories you create while baking and the smiles you spread when sharing these delightful treats.
Here’s what you’re going to need for these Christmas butter cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour + 3 Tbsp
- 1 dash salt
- 2 – 2 1/2 Tablespoons milk
Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz chocolate
- Sprinkles
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe
The dough should not be soft, it should be pipe-able, so add the milk in slowly so it doesn’t get too soft.
I used the 1M Wilton tip. If you use a big open tip, the cookies will spread more.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
You can also freeze them for up to three months. If you freeze them, use an airtight container with parchment paper between layers of cookies.
Get the printable recipe card for these Danish butter cookies below:
Christmas Butter Cookies
Ingredients
Butter Cookies
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolk(s) large, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + 3 Tbsp
- 1 dash salt
- 2 – 2 1/2 Tablespoons milk
Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz chocolate
- sprinkles holiday themed
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a medium bowl and with a hand mixer, on medium speed, mix until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. You will notice it turning a pale yellow.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Add the flour and salt to the dough. Add the milk little by little. Mix until the dough is just combined, then finish mixing with a rubber spatula. Do not over mix.
- Fill a piping bag and pipe the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Place the cookies about 2 in. apart on the baking sheets. Once you are done piping, place them in the refrigerator to chill for about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the chilled cookies for 15 –17 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides. They should not spread much, especially if you chilled them they should not lose their shape. Once finished baking, let them cool for about 15 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Melt your chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, until it is completely melted and smooth. Add in the coconut oil and mix until melted.
- Dip the cookies in chocolate and top with your favorite Christmas sprinkles. Place on some cooling racks or baking trays lined with parchment paper and put in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
If you enjoyed these Danish Christmas cookies with butter, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other cookie recipes:
What can you use if you don’t have coconut oil?
Vegetable oil works too!