Description
These butter cookies are a classic favorite for any occasion. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a buttery flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. Easy to make and versatile, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or simple everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- Sanding sugar or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add extracts: Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each ball gently.
- Add topping: Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- To achieve neater shapes, shape the dough into logs, chill, and slice before baking.
- For an indulgent twist, dip the cookies in melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
