Basic Butter Cookies
Delightful Basic Butter Cookies with a rich buttery flavor and a balance between crisp edges and a soft center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough balls about 1 inch in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freezing is also an option for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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