Butter Cookies: Recipe
These classic butter cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a buttery, vanilla-infused flavor and a tender crumb, they are perfect for piping or shaping into simple rounds. Enjoy these cookies on their own or elevate them by dipping them in chocolate and adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in egg yolk and vanilla until combined.
- Combine Flour and Salt: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: For piped cookies, transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe shapes onto prepared baking sheets. For shaped cookies, roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, dip cooled cookies halfway in melted chocolate and add sprinkles.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 15 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
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