Soft Butter Cookies
Indulge in soft butter cookies that are a delightful combination of buttery goodness and a tender crumb, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie trays with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt while mixing on low speed until large crumbles form.
- Pour in the milk and mix until the dough absorbs the liquid.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip.
- Pipe the dough onto lined cookie trays, forming rosettes.
- Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool the cookies briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for best results. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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