Description
Delicious and buttery, these classic butter cookies are perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe yields tender cookies with a hint of vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
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Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix butter, sugar, and salt: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Add flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls, flatten, pipe using a star tip, or shape into a log and slice. Place cookies on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For variety, dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and top with sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
