Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies

Classic, buttery shortbread cookies with a delicate crumb and rich vanilla flavor that melt in your mouth.

⏱ 25 minServes 24American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold into the butter mixture.
  5. 5Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. 6Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are light golden brown but centers remain pale.
  7. 7Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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