Old fashioned butter cookies with butter frosting –Gather ’round, cookie lovers! Today, we’re diving into a classic treat that’s bound to become a staple in your cookie jar—Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies! These little nuggets of joy are so rich and buttery that they might just make you forget all about your diet… or did we say “diet”? We meant “die-et,” as in, you’ll want to die from sheer deliciousness! So, let’s roll up those sleeves and get baking!
Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
These cookies are the delight of the dessert world. They come with a crisp edge and a soft, buttery center that melts in your mouth. Ready to impress your friends or just indulge yourself? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Before we get too carried away with cookie dreams, let’s make sure we have all the necessary ingredients on deck. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (because hard butter is just a myth)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for that fancy touch)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (because who needs imitation?)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt (just a pinch, not a handful)
- Optional: sprinkles or chocolate chips for decoration (the more, the merrier!)
Instructions
Time to channel your inner cookie chef!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s about 175°C, for those who prefer their ovens in another language).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until creamy. Seriously, you want this to be light and fluffy, like a cloud of sweet happiness.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and then add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined! Feel free to use your favorite mixing tool—spoon, mixer, or even a tiny tornado if you’ve got one!
- If you’re feeling adventurous, toss in some sprinkles or chocolate chips, because why not? Life is too short for plain cookies!
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Give them space; they don’t want a cookie traffic jam!
- Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. A little patience is key here!
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Try not to eat them all before they cool, but no promises, right?
And there you have it! Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies made with love (and probably a touch of cookie madness). Enjoy these sweet little bites of happiness—they’re well worth the baking effort. Happy munching!