Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies offer a delicate, buttery flavor with a tender, soft texture that melts effortlessly on your tongue. Perfect for holiday trays, tea time, or any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies combine simple ingredients to create a delightful treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with a subtle but sweet aromatic flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening components and salt.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overworking the flour to keep the texture tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll into smooth balls, then place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten Cookies: Press each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass or the back of a fork to create an even surface for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden, signaling they are done but still soft inside.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for holiday trays or tea time gatherings.
- Add lemon zest or almond extract to the dough for a delightful flavor twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
