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Olive Oil Christmas Cookies

  • Preparation: 15 minutes, Dough Rest Time: 20 minutes to overnight 2-3 dozen cookies
  • Easy
  • Dessert
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup (2.7 oz.) room temperature butter (unsalted preferred)
  • 1/3 cup Monini Monocultivar Nocellara Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
  • Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend butter, oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy (about 1-2 minutes).
  • On low speed, add flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • For Cutouts: Cover and chill dough for 1 hour, overnight, or freeze for 20 minutes. To bake, divide the dough in half. Roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness, cut out shapes, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add sprinkles and bake at 375°F for 9-12 minutes.
  • For Cookie Press: Do not chill dough. Press cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet, add sprinkles and bake at 375°F for 9-12 minutes.
Add an extra touch
MONOCULTIVAR NOCELLARA EXTRA VIRIGN OLIVE OIL