Butter Cookies
Classic Butter Cookies that are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or enjoying with tea, these cookies combine simplicity and elegance in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: melted chocolate or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- For piped cookies, transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe shapes onto the prepared baking sheet. For shaped cookies, roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, optionally dip in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles or drizzle.
Notes
- Chill dough for 15–20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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