Baking the Perfect Christmas Butter Cookies

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.

The result is a batch of cookies that are not just scrumptious but also a visual delight. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and edible gifting. Because who doesn’t want cookies?

These butter Xmas cookies aren’t just a recipe; they’re an experience – a chance to sprinkle a little creativity and joy into your holiday baking.

Now, I know you’re thinking: “But aren’t Christmas cookies a dime a dozen during the holiday season?” True, but this recipe 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.

So let’s embark on this buttery, chocolaty adventure together. By the end of this post, you’ll have a batch of Christmas butter cookies that are not just Instagram-worthy but also heartwarmingly delicious.

Tips for Making Delicious Cookies

Before you check out the recipe, I’ve got some tips for you on making the best (and tastiest) cookies. If you’re interested, check them out. Otherwise scroll to the bottom.

Use Quality Ingredients

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best cookie flavor and texture. You’ll for sure want to get fresh eggs, good quality butter, and pure vanilla extract (instead of imitation).

Measure Precisely

Flour is often the main dry ingredient in these cookies. Measure using the scoop-and-level method, as adding too much flour can result in dry baked goods.

Bring Cold Ingredients to Room Temp

Bring ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before mixing. They will incorporate better, resulting in smoother batter and soft cookies. They don’t need to be warm; slightly cool to room temp is fine.

Avoid Overmixing

Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined, or the dry disappears into the wet. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.

Chill the Dough

Chilling the cookie dough in the fridge for the specified time (or even overnight) before baking allows the flavors to meld and the fats to solidify.

This results in cookies with better flavor and texture. It also prevents them from spreading too much during baking.

Cool Before Transferring

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and avoids them becoming too fragile and crumbling apart.

Remember, practicing and experimenting will help you perfect your cookie baking skills over time. Have fun and enjoy the process of creating delicious baked goods!

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:

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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:

Almond Flour Shortbread • Apple Pie • Apricot Dark Chocolate • Bacon Chocolate Chip • Brownie Chocolate Chip • Buckeye • Butterscotch Chocolate Chip • Butterscotch Popcorn• Chocolate Chip (Air Fryer) • Chocolate Chip Pudding • Chocolate Chip Sandwich • Chocolate Crinkles • Chocolate Marshmallow • Chocolate Mint Sandwich • Chocolate Thumbprint • Christmas Linzer • Circus Animal • Cotton Candy • Funfetti • Ginger Molasses • Grinch • Heath Bar • Lemon Blueberry Thumbprint • Lemon Cream Cheese • Lemon Shortbread • Nutella Stuffed • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip • Oatmeal Creme Pies • Paleo Shortbread • Peanut Butter Blossoms • Peppermint Frosted • Peppermint Pudding • Red Velvet Thumbprint • Reese’s Pieces • Reindeer • Ritz S’mores • Rolo • Santa • Shortbread Tea • Snickers • Jam Thumbprints (Classic) • Vanilla • White Chocolate Cranberry • White Chocolate Snickerdoodles