Description
These classic butter cookies are rich, tender, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, they can be enjoyed plain or customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Beat butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk, mixing until fully incorporated, and scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Add Flour: Gradually mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- Shape and Chill: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead a few times until smooth, shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours (or freeze for later).
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into 1/8-inch thick rounds. Place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg