Description
Best Butter Cookies Recipe for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss. These Best Butter Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights that combine rich butteriness with a hint of vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Optional Toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt, vanilla extract, and egg yolk, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface and gently knead until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into ⅛-inch rounds and place them about an inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before removing.
- Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
Notes
- Use high-quality European butter for the richest flavor.
- Consider drizzling with melted chocolate or sprinkling with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies