Description
These classic butter cookies are rich, tender, and perfectly buttery with lightly crisp edges and a soft center. They are simple to make and perfect for tea time, holidays, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the flour and salt, then mix gently until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Scoop or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add almond extract or lemon zest for extra flavor variation.
Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or top with colored sugar for festive occasions.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough for up to 2 months.
If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
