Description
These classic butter cookies are perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave a simple, delicious treat. With a rich buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually Add Flour: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Pipe swirls or preferred shapes onto the prepared baking sheet or roll and cut into shapes.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or sprinkle with colored sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
