Butter Cookies

Name: Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 1 large egg; 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour; 18 candied cherries

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
36 cookies
Calories
93 kcal
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Butter Cookies

Layla Henson

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Made with real butter and sugar, these cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

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Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg room temperature
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour + ¼ cup if necessary
18 candied cherries cut in half

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat butter, powdered sugar, and salt until very light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
Mix in vanilla, almond extract, and egg. Add flour a little bit at a time until well mixed.
Roll 1" balls, leaving at least 2" between cookies on the baking tray, and flatten slightly. Top with half of a cherry.
Bake until lightly browned on the edges, about 12 minutes.
Cool completely.

Notes

Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature. Need soft butter now? Cut butter into pieces and microwave it at about 30% power for 20 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave just until softened. Be sure to keep a close eye on it so it doesn't melt.
Beat the butter and powdered sugar for at least 3 full minutes, this gives the cookie a lighter texture.
Bake just until the very edges are a tiny bit golden brown.
Storage: Butter Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or so. They will keep longer but they won't be as soft. In the freezer, they will last for a few months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 93 (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	93	5%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	63mg	3%
Potassium	12mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	164IU	3%
Calcium	5mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%