Butter Cookies Recipe
Enjoy baking these classic butter cookies, perfect for tea time or as a snack. These cookies are known for their rich buttery flavor and crisp texture.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For making the dough
- 1 Baking Tray For baking the cookies
- 1 Electric Mixer Optional, for creaming butter and sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
- 1 cup White sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking tray.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle some sugar on top before baking or dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9000IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.1mg
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