⭐ Butter Cookies Recipe
Classic, Buttery, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicious
These traditional butter cookies are soft, tender, and wonderfully rich. With just a few simple ingredients, you get a cookie that pairs perfectly with tea, coffee, or a holiday cookie tray. They hold their shape beautifully and can be piped, rolled, or cut into shapes.
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ tsp vanilla + ½ tsp almond extract)
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional decorations:
- Melted chocolate
- Sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
- Jam (for thumbprint style)
🥣 Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with a mixer for 2–3 minutes until light, pale, and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Add dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
Do not overmix.
4. Chill the dough (optional but recommended)
Chill for 20–30 minutes if rolling or piping cookies.
(This helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.)
🍪 Shape the Cookies
Choose your favorite method:
A) Piped Butter Cookies (Danish style)
- Transfer dough into a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe swirls, circles, or S-shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
B) Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut with cookie cutters.
C) Drop Cookies
- Scoop 1 tbsp dough, roll into balls, and flatten gently.
🔥 5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🍫 Optional Finishing Touches
- Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate and add sprinkles.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Press the center before baking and fill with jam after cooling.
💡 Tips for Perfect Butter Cookies
- Use real butter, not margarine.
- Do not melt the butter — it should be soft but still hold shape.
- Piping too thick? Add 1–2 tbsp milk to soften the dough.
- For extra flavor, add ½ tsp almond extract.
❤️ These Cookies Are Perfect For:
- Christmas and holiday baking
- Gift boxes
- Wedding trays
- Tea time
- Kids’ snacks
- Cookie swaps
