Description
A warm, encouraging recipe for classic butter cookies that melt in your mouth. This recipe captures the joy of cooking and connection, turning simple ingredients into a delightful, soulful treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. You want this mixture creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into logs or chill the dough, then roll it out to cut shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try browning the butter before creaming it with the sugar. This creates a nutty depth.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an extra minute or two until the edges are more defined.
- These cookies are excellent for decorating with a simple glaze or sprinkles after they cool.
- This dough freezes well; scoop or shape the dough before freezing for easy baking later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg