Description
Classic Butter Cookies recipe featuring a rich, tender texture and delicate vanilla flavor. Perfectly piped and baked to golden edges, these cookies are simple to make and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside for later use.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-low speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, continuing to beat on medium-low speed until the batter is smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until fully combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Adjust consistency with milk: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, using the minimum amount needed to achieve a piping consistency suitable for shaping the cookies.
- Pipe the cookies: Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small circles evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, add sprinkles on top.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the baking sheet with piped cookies for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a golden brown color.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 6-8 months.
- Chilling the dough after piping but before baking is essential to prevent spreading.
- If cookies spread too much, add a few more tablespoons of flour to the dough to compensate for humidity or butter moisture variations.
- Use high-quality, brand-name butter such as Challenge, Kerrygold, or Tillamook for best results due to consistent moisture content.
- Weather conditions and altitude can affect baking, so adjust flour as needed accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
