Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for cookie lovers! With a soft, tender texture and rich buttery flavor, these cookies practically melt as soon as they hit your tongue. Perfect for holiday treats or any time you need a sweet bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for slightly puffier cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder (if using).
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined and a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a variation, you can roll the cookie dough balls in additional powdered sugar before baking for a snowy finish.
- If you want an extra rich flavor, use European-style butter.
- These cookies freeze well, so you can make a big batch and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg