🎄 Festive Butter Cookies with Candy Cane Swirls 🍪
These Festive Butter Cookies are the perfect holiday treat — soft, buttery, and irresistibly sweet with a hint of vanilla. With a simple base dough, you can create a variety of fun holiday shapes like rosettes, Christmas trees, or S-shapes. Add festive sprinkles or candy cane swirls for a colorful touch, and dip them in melted chocolate for that extra indulgence. These cookies are perfect for gift boxes, holiday parties, or as a sweet treat for yourself! 🎅🍬
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 egg white (for structure while piping)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- A tiny pinch of salt
Optional Christmas Add-ins:
- Red & green sprinkles
- Red food coloring (for candy cane swirls)
- Melted chocolate for dipping
⏱️ Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 10–15 minutes
- Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 24–30 cookies
