Easy Basic Butter Cookies
Delightful, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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