Description
These Best Butter Cookies are a classic favorite with a rich buttery flavor and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion or holiday, these simple yet delightful cookies are sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine flour and salt: Gradually add the flour and salt to form a soft dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls or pipe with a star tip onto the baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake for an extra minute or two.
- These cookies can be dipped in chocolate or decorated with sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
