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Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies for Festive Moments

These Butter Cookies are soft, buttery treats perfect for festive moments and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level off for accurate measurement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Should be at room temperature.
  • 2-3 teaspoons Milk Optional, adjusts dough consistency.
For Decorating
  • White/Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips For dipping.
  • Coconut Oil Optional, for thinning chocolate.
  • Sprinkles Choose festive colors.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Steps for Baking
  1. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 large egg into the mixture, beating until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  5. Check and adjust consistency with 2-3 teaspoons of milk if the dough is too stiff.
  6. Pipe the dough into shapes on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Chill piped cookies in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Cool on wire racks before decorating with chocolate and sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to make a consistent dough. Refrigerate piped cookies for best results while baking.

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