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Best Butter Cookies

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These butter cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly crisp. They melt in your mouth with a delicate sweetness and are ideal for any occasion. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, they’re easy to make and loved by all ages


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie. For traditional butter cookies, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip them halfway in chocolate.
  • Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days if you want to bake them later.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 1 week.