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Butter Cookies

Deliciously Buttery Cookies to Elevate Your Baking Game

These Butter Cookies are a delightful treat during the festive season, combining rich buttery flavor with melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Sea salt adds a delightful crunch
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened, no substitutions recommended
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Light brown sugar gives a caramel note if substituted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla is preferred
  • 1 large egg For a vegan option, use a flax egg
  • milk to adjust consistency Any milk alternative works well
For the Chocolate Dipping (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Choose white or semi-sweet
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil Can replace with vegetable oil
For Decoration
  • sprinkles Colorful sprinkles to match your holiday themes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Butter Cookies
  1. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 large egg, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture, blending until the dough forms.
  5. Check the dough's consistency, and add milk as needed for a smooth, pipeable texture.
  6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe shapes onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Refrigerate shaped cookies uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes to prevent spreading.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are light golden.
  9. Allow cookies to rest on sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
  10. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in intervals until smooth.
  11. Dip cooled cookies in chocolate and sprinkle your favorite decorations on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the piped dough to maintain shapes and use quality ingredients for better flavor.

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