4.7 from 111 votes
Classic Butter Cookies (Easy!)
This quick and easy butter cookie recipe is made with just 6 staple ingredients and takes just 25 minutes. So simple!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% 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.