The Ultimate Classic Butter Cookies
Delightfully tender butter cookies, perfect for any occasion, combining a soft texture with a slight crisp edge, leaving a sweet, buttery flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: sprinkles or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls or use cookie cutters to create shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a twist, add chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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