Description
Delight in the simplicity and richness of these classic butter cookies. With a perfect balance of buttery sweetness, they are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour and Salt: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, shape, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, dip half in melted chocolate or sprinkle with colored sugar before baking.
- Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or almond extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
