Description
Delicate and buttery, these classic Butter Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of vanilla flavor, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Flour and Salt: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Chill Dough (If Needed): If the dough is too soft, chill it for 20 minutes.
- Pipe Dough: Using a piping bag with a star tip or a cookie press, pipe the dough into desired shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking or dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
