5 from 12 votes
Butter Cookies
Butter Cookies combine softened unsalted butter, sugar, and vanilla with flour and salt to create a tender, sweet cookie dough. The dough can be pressed from balls or piped using a cookie press, forming uniform cookies with a soft crumb and subtle vanilla taste. Baking at moderate heat produces golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
143 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/8 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and in a stand mixer cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the egg, then the vanilla until well incorporated before adding in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Put into a cookie press or form balls pressed slightly flat with the bottom of a glass before baking for 8-10 minutes.
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Notes
- Use a cookie press or shape dough balls and flatten before baking for consistent cookie size.
- The baking time is about 8 to 10 minutes; watch for lightly golden edges to avoid overbaking.
- Using softened butter helps achieve a smooth, creamy dough texture.
- Clicking the timing instructions in the recipe will start a kitchen timer to assist baking accuracy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.