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Easy Holidays » christmas » Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies

By Wendy O'Neal 11 Comments

Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies

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I was flipping through an old church cookbook (I think from the 70’s) and found a simple recipe for buttercrisp cookies. I’d never heard of them much less tried them, so I thought I would give them a try one afternoon. Because of the holidays, I knew they had to be Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies, so I added some festive sprinkles to them and they turned out super cute.

Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies

Honestly, they were just okay for me. I liked them, but I think I prefer a regular cookie, but these were a nice change from a traditional cookie. The kids seemed to agree with me. There isn’t anything wrong with them, but I think I prefer a homemade sugar cookie. On the plus side, they were super easy to make. They ended up crispy and very delicate. I bet they would make a great cookie for a tea party. Since butter is the main flavor of these cookies, please please please use a good quality butter (don’t you dare use the m*** stuff….that’s like a 4-letter word in my house).

Although, I will take ANY homemade cookie to a store bought cookie any day. Have you ever had a buttercrisp cookie?

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Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies

Christmas Buttercrisp Cookies

Yield: 18 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes

Soft, buttery cookies with crisp edges, decorated with colored sprinkles. This is an easy Christmas cookie recipe that kids can help make! Don't skip the chill time or your cookies will spread too much.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • opt. colored sprinkles/sugar for decorating

Instructions

  1. Add first four ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or use an electric hand mixer. Blend on medium to high speed until well combined.
  2. With greased hands, shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in sprinkles and place on baking sheet. Chill in fridge for about an hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  4. Remove pan from refrigerator while oven preheats. Flatten each cookie with floured tines of a fork.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cookies should have a little color. Don't over bake.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

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© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: desserts

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Comments

  1. Harley says

    December 23, 2018 at 9:05 am

    How much does this make?

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Hi Harley, it really depends on how big you make them, but I usually get a dozen or so out of this recipe. w-

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    December 19, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Is it plain flour or self rising?

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      Carol, I use plain flour.

      Reply
  3. Marguerite says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:21 am

    This recipe is just a variation of a shortbread cookie. The cornstarch makes it a bit more tender. Shortbread cookies are not very sweet, but they are quite rich (look at all that butter!). One of the things I appreciate about shortbread cookies is that the recipe can be modified with extracts and add-ins to make it your own.

    Reply
  4. Marianne Reeher says

    September 5, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    I will be for sure making these this Christmas,thanks.

    Reply
  5. Gianna says

    December 30, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    These sounds so delicious!

    Reply
  6. Ice Chest Coolers says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Buttercrisp cookies are one of my favorites! You did a good job by adding some sprinkles, I recommend cinnamon for your next buttercrisp cookies. And yes, use a good quality of butter.

    Reply
  7. Missy Lynnh says

    December 23, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Those look very good!

    Reply
  8. curt says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:41 am

    A great addition to the buffet table this year!

    Reply

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