Italian Butter Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Chilling Time
1 hr
-
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
-
Servings
35 cookies
-
Calories
92 kcal
-
Course
Baked Goods
-
Cuisine
Italian
Italian Butter Cookies
Report
A buttery simple Italian Cookie. These Italian Butter Cookies are perfect anytime. Serve them as a holiday cookie or with tea or coffee in the afternoon.
Share:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)**
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
*If the dough is too soft then add a tablespoon or two of flour to firm it up. It should be soft and firm but not loose.
**Be sure to use a good quality butter, apparently this year 2022, store brand butter quality is not what it used to be. Less fat could mean a dry not so tasty cookie.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl on medium speed beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla and combine. Add the sifted flour mixture a little at a time until combined.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and gently form into a ball (do not over knead). Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for one hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and roll (you can use half the dough at a time) to a little thicker then 1/8 inch thick. Place on cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges or lightly golden. Let cool 5-8 minutes then move to cookie rack to cool completely, before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used mini cookie cutters which are about 1 inch so if you use a standard size you'll probably get about 12-15 cookies
- The dough can also be formed into a log, wrapped in plastic and refrigerated. Then just slice and bake.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9.85g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5.49g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3.39g
(17%)
Cholesterol
19.97mg
(7%)
Sodium
50.07mg
(2%)
Potassium
28.75mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.19g
(1%)
Sugar
4.32g
(9%)
Vitamin A
170.83IU
(3%)
Calcium
10.96mg
(1%)
Iron
0.37mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.85g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5.49g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.39g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 19.97mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 50.07mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 28.75mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.19g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4.32g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 170.83IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 10.96mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
90 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
