Description
Classic buttery and tender cookies made with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion. These butter cookies have a delicate texture and can be piped into beautiful shapes with ease, ideal for holiday baking or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened (use high-quality, name brand butter)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk or more if needed; any kind
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium low speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract on medium low speed until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Slowly add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until fully incorporated. Take care not to overmix the dough.
- Add milk for consistency: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, using the minimum amount needed to achieve a consistency suitable for piping.
- Pipe the dough: Transfer the cookie dough into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, add sprinkles on top of the cookies.
- Chill the dough: Chill the piped dough on the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Cool completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Store the cookies at room temperature for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 6-8 months to maintain freshness.
- Chilling the dough after piping and before baking is crucial to prevent spreading and maintain shape.
- If cookies spread during baking, try adding a few more tablespoons of flour to the dough for better structure.
- Use high-quality, brand-name butter (such as Challenge, Kerrygold, or Tillamook) as moisture content in butter can affect cookie texture.
- Adjust flour based on weather conditions and altitude to achieve optimal dough consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
