Description
This classic Butter Cookies recipe delivers tender, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring gently until the dough comes together.
- If the dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or use a cookie press to shape them.
- Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Customize with chocolate dips or flavorful extracts.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies, Classic Cookies, Easy Recipes