Easy Butter Cookies Recipes
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Optional: colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each ball as they will spread during baking.
7. Optional: Lightly press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the top or sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration.
8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated Cooking Time:
– Preparation time: 15 minutes
– Baking time: 10-12 minutes
– Cooling time: 15 minutes
Serving Size:
This recipe makes approximately 24 butter cookies, depending on the size of the dough balls.