Cookie butter cookies –
The holiday season is just around the corner, and nothing brings joy quite like baking homemade treats. One of the simplest and most delightful recipes you can try is for buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these Homemade Butter Cookies will surely become a staple in your holiday baking tradition.
Homemade Butter Cookies
These cookies are incredibly easy to make and require minimal ingredients. With their rich buttery flavor, they are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sprinkles or chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well to combine.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or prepare to sprinkle your cookies with sprinkles later.
- Using a teaspoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them as they will spread while baking.
- If you’re using sprinkles, gently press them onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, these butter cookies are ready to be enjoyed! You can store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. Whether you share them as gifts or savor them yourself, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone around you. Happy baking!