Butter Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
93 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Butter Cookies
Description
Butter Cookies require creaming softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar and salt until very light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb. Adding vanilla and almond extracts adds aromatic depth, while the egg binds the dough. Gradual incorporation of all-purpose flour ensures a smooth, workable dough. Cookies are shaped into balls, slightly flattened, and topped with halved candied cherries that add a distinctive color and sweet accent once baked.
Baking at 350°F yields cookies with lightly browned edges and a soft center, retaining moisture and buttery flavor. Cooling completely on the baking tray helps them set properly without crumbling. The almond extract contributes a gentle nutty note that balances the sweetness from the cherries and sugar.
Storing cookies in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them soft for several days, while freezing extends their shelf life for months. Thawing frozen cookies at room temperature preserves their texture. Using room temperature eggs and butter promotes proper creaming and dough consistency for even baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 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
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
- Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for proper dough consistency and even baking.
- Beat butter and powdered sugar for at least 3 minutes to achieve a lighter cookie texture.
- Bake cookies until edges are just starting to turn golden to maintain a soft center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for extended storage.
- Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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