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Button Cookies

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Total Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Button Cookies are buttery, lightly sweet, and perfect for tea parties, holiday treats, or just a fun baking project. With a soft, crumbly texture and a hint of vanilla, they’re as cute as they are delicious. You can customize them with different flavors or colors to match any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. If using food coloring, knead it into the dough at this stage.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  • Use a round cookie cutter (about 1½ inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
  • To create the “button” look, use a smaller cutter (or the back of a piping tip) to lightly indent a smaller circle inside each cookie. Use a straw or a skewer to poke two or four holes in the center.
  • Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add lemon zest, almond extract, or cocoa powder for different flavors.
  • For colorful buttons, use gel food coloring to avoid changing the dough’s texture.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.