Butter Cookies
These butter cookies are delicate, crisp, and full of rich buttery flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for holiday trays, teatime, or everyday snacking. The dough is easy to work with and can be piped, shaped, or rolled to suit your style. Their simplicity and versatility make them a timeless favorite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 30 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the butter: Remove the butter from the fridge and allow it to soften at room temperature.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla: Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the cookies:
– For piped cookies: Transfer the dough into a piping bag with a large star tip. Pipe swirls or shapes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
– For shaped cookies: Roll small balls of dough, flatten slightly with a fork or glass. - Chill the dough (optional): If the dough is too soft, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes before shaping.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake. The cookies should be pale with lightly golden edges.
You can add lemon zest, orange zest, or almond extract for variation.
Dip in melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Find it online: https://quickrecipetricks.com/butter-cookies/