Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Butter Cookies, where each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth buttery goodness that everyone loves. These classic cookies are soft and tender, making them the perfect treat for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With their versatile design, you can easily pipe them into fun shapes or enjoy them simply paired with your favorite warm beverage. Whether you’re gifting them or serving them at a special event, these Butter Cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt until just combined.
- If needed, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is pipeable.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip; pipe desired shapes onto the baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg