Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Butter Cookies, where soft texture meets rich, buttery flavor in every bite. These delightful treats are incredibly versatile, perfect for any occasion from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create charming cookies that can be piped into fun shapes or simply scooped for a classic look. Customize them with colorful sprinkles or delightful flavors to make them your own. Whether enjoyed with a warm drink or gifted to loved ones, these Butter Cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough is pipeable.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe desired shapes onto the baking sheet. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg