Classic Butter Cookies (Easy!)
User Reviews
4.7
Classic Butter Cookies (Easy!)
Description
The recipe starts by creaming room temperature butter with sugar to create a fluffy base. Adding an egg and vanilla extract incorporates moisture and flavor. The dough is then combined with all-purpose flour and a small amount of kosher salt, just until smooth to avoid tough cookies. The dough can be portioned onto baking sheets using a cookie scoop or shaped into decorative swirls using a piping bag.
Cookies bake quickly at a high temperature, developing lightly browned edges while remaining tender inside. The result is a mildly sweet, rich butter cookie with a classic texture. They pair well with tea or coffee and can be stored easily for snacking.
After cooling, store the butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days, preserving their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature (2 sticks, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, beating until well mixed.
- Add the flour and salt, beating just until smooth.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the baking sheet. OR use a cookie press/mold to shape the dough. We used a piping bag to make them this cute swirl shape.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the bottoms begin to brown. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerating the cookies extends shelf life up to five days while preserving texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
