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Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies for Every Occasion

These Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, preferably high-quality European butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract For flavor
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For richness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • sharp knife
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla, beating until fully mixed.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Knead the dough gently on a floured surface, shape it into a log, and wrap it in plastic.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into ⅛-inch thick rounds and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 16-18 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use quality butter and don't skip the chilling step for best results.

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