Photo by Farideh Sadeghin
Makes about 4 dozen
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour1 cup|130 grams unsalted butter
1 cup|130 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 ¾ cups|300 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
icing
red and green sprinkles
milk, for serving
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup|130 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 ¾ cups|300 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
icing
red and green sprinkles
milk, for serving
Directions
- In a large bowl and using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the milk, zest, vanilla, and egg and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a circle, about ⅛-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut into shapes and transfer the cookies to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool and decorate with icing and sprinkles. Place cookies on a plate beside the Christmas tree with a tall glass of milk for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve!