Gemma’s Bold Baking Tips for the Holidays
Gemma’s Bold Baking Tips for the Holidays bring festive flavors to life in just 40 minutes. With a perfect balance of crunchy textures and rich, indulgent tastes, this recipe is a holiday game-changer.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350oF (180oC).
- In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the room temperature butter and sugar until they are light and pale in color.
- Add the vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
- Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 60 minutes.
- Roll the dough ½-inch thick and cut using cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges begin to brown lightly. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
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