Butter Cookies Recipe
There is good reason why the Butter Cookies Recipe is popular for years. This cookie recipe only calls for a few ingredients and simple steps to give you rich, crispy and enjoyable cookies.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Rubber spatula
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment paper or silicone mat
- 1 Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tbsp salt
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups purpose flour
Instructions
- Work the butter so that it becomes softer.Leave your butter at room temperature until it is soft, but continues to hold a shape.
- Blend butter and sugar.With a stand mixer (or using a handheld one), combine the sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat until the mixture is light and soft.
- Include the egg and vanilla to the mixture.Put the egg and vanilla extract into the bowl with the other ingredients. Keep stirring until you see that all the ingredients are mixed properly.
- Add flourWork in the flour a little at a time until the dough comes together soft. Do not mix the ingredients too much.
- Handle the dough into cookie shapes.Roll the dough into balls or take a little at a time with a piping bag. Put your scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill (optional)After shaping the cookies, put them in the fridge for 15–30 minutes for a better outcome.
- BakeSet your oven to 350°F (175°C) before you start. Bake until the edges are golden and slightly crispy which will take around 10–12 minutes.
- Sit back and have fun.Allow the cookies to cool down on a wire rack. Enjoy the homemade butter cookies after they’re ready!
Notes
Room temperature butter helps combine the dough smoothly with other ingredients.
Overmixing the dough leads to tough texture in your cookies.
Chilling the dough becomes necessary when using cookie cutters or piping.
Rotate the baking tray about halfway into baking to get an even level of color.
For up to a week, store chili spiced nuts by putting them in an airtight container.