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BEST BUTTER COOKIES

Classic Butter Cookies Recipe – Easy, Buttery, and Crispy


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These classic butter cookies are buttery, crisp, and tender all at once! Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for holidays, everyday treats, or gifting. Customize with chocolate dips, sprinkles, or your favorite flavors for a personal touch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 23 teaspoons milk (if needed)
  • Optional: white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, coconut oil, sprinkles

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and egg.
  • Add the flour mixture, mixing until combined. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
  • Pipe onto baking sheets and chill for 30-40 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Optionally, decorate with melted chocolate and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Chill the dough to help cookies hold their shape.
  • Test the dough’s pipeability before chilling.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European