How to Make Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter cookies are a classic treat that is loved by people of all ages. These delectable cookies are rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They are perfect for special occasions, holidays, or simply when you're craving a sweet, buttery treat. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll have no trouble whipping up a batch of these delightful cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl; add to butter mixture and mix to form a dough. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Chill two cookie sheets.
  • Transfer chilled dough to a cookie press; press out onto chilled cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden at the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 14mg