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Butter Cookies

Irresistible Butter Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss

These Butter Cookies are a delightful treat, bringing together simple ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use high-quality European butter for the best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps with texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Infuses the cookies with flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Provides moisture and richness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensures structure and tender crumb.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Incorporate the egg yolk, mixing until fully combined. Gradually add in all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and shape into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
  5. Arrange cookie slices on prepared sheets, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  6. Cool cookies on sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a low oven before serving if desired.

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