Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Leave the gun. Take the cannolis."--Clemenza, in The Godfather

CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES is from Leigh Family Heritage Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cookies:

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 1/2 cups sifted flour

Icing:

2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Dash of salt
2 tsps. vanilla
2 cups confectioner's sugar
Food coloring
Decorative items including sprinkles, small bits of dried fruit, small candy.
Directions:
Directions:
For Cookies:

Cream butter and sugar.
Blend in vanilla and egg.
Gradually add flour.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Bake at 375 degrees for 6-9 minutes.

For Icing:

Beat egg whites, cup of cream of tartar, and salt.
Stir in vanilla.
Gradually beat in sugar.
Divide into three small bowls.
Add Christmas colors by dropping in food coloring...red, green, and white...one color for each bowl.
Frost cooled cookies with the icing, then add decorative items. Cutting cardboard templates for Christmas trees, candy canes, and other seasonal choices will facilitate the decorating,
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Baking cookies for celebrations or gifts is a favorite Christmas-time activity, Peggy's sister-in-law, Carol shared this great recipe with me. Children love to make these and they look beautiful on a plate or in a gift box. They also taste delicious!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

222W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!