Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for classic butter cookies:
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Use a cookie press or roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If rolling into balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or with your palm.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Variations
- Chocolate-Dipped:
- After the cookies have cooled, dip them halfway in melted chocolate and let them set on wax paper.
- Sprinkles:
- Before baking, you can sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Jam-Filled:
- Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball and fill with a small amount of your favorite jam before baking.
Enjoy your homemade butter cookies!