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Delicious homemade butter cookies on a cooling rack

Basic Butter Cookies

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These Basic Butter Cookies are golden-brown, soft, and crumbly with a rich buttery flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Provides richness and creamy texture. Can substitute half with coconut oil for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies; can swap some with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adds delicate sweetness and helps with tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances buttery taste.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base for cookie structure; can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt until free of lumps.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 30mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.

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