Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup softened butter
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 tsp hot water
- ½-1 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 6 cups plain flour
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer.
- Once the mixture is well combined, add in vanilla and optional lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl or cup, dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add that to existing mixture.
- Add in nutmeg and milk, and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Begin to incorporate flour one cup at a time, and it’s helpful to use a dough beater attachment at this stage if you have one.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours before rolling it out to a quarter inch on a floured surface and cutting out your desired cookie shapes.
- Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and add icing if desired.