Description
Classic buttery cookies with a delicate, crisp texture and rich flavor, perfect for teatime or a sweet snack. Made with simple, high-quality ingredients and a quick piping technique, these butter cookies are easy to bake and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set this aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium low speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue mixing on medium low speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Flour and Salt: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix just until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Add Milk to Adjust Consistency: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, just enough to achieve a piping consistency suitable for shaping the cookies.
- Pipe the Cookies: Transfer the dough into a piping bag. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. You can add sprinkles on top if desired. Once piped, chill the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to help set the cookies.
- Bake: Bake the chilled cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature for up to 5-7 days or freeze them for 6-8 months to maintain freshness.
- Chilling the dough after piping and before baking is crucial to prevent spreading and help the cookies keep their shape.
- If cookies spread too much, try adding a few more tablespoons of flour to the dough to firm it up.
- Use high-quality, brand-name butter such as Challenge, Kerrygold, or Tillamook, as changes in butter composition can affect cookie texture and spread.
- Weather conditions and altitude can impact baking results, so slight adjustments in ingredients may be necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
