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

Whether you need a quick dessert to satisfy a sweet tooth or want to impress your friends and family with a homemade treat, these easy butter cookies are the perfect solution. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and buttery cookie that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

These butter cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual get-togethers with friends. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup chocolate flavored confectioners coating

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and then the flour to form a soft dough. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 inch thick using the bottom of a glass dipped in confectioners' sugar.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are just beginning to brown. Do not over cook. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • Melt the coating chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Spread chocolate onto the bottom of each cookie. Place cookies chocolate side down onto waxed paper until set.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 61mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg