Description
These Best Butter Cookies are a classic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Easy to make and delicious to eat, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
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 sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix in flour: Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop the dough by the tablespoon, roll into balls, place on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or add a sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking.
- These cookies freeze well and can be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
