Butter Cookies Recipe
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Butter Cookies Recipe
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Soft and crunchy Butter Cookies are a delicious classic must-make for any holiday party and are delicious plain or frosted.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 TB milk
- Food Coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- With a kitchen aid or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk your flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to your creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
- Roll out onto a floured surface til the dough is about ⅓ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place on lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, until set but not brown. Let cookies cool on wire racks or parchment paper.
Frosting
- Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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