Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Easy Butter Cookies, where a golden, melt-in-your-mouth treat awaits you. These buttery cookies boast a subtle hint of vanilla and can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy evening at home—these cookies are quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned bakers. For an extra touch of indulgence, consider dipping them in rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Transfer half of the dough into a piping bag and pipe desired shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Melt dark chocolate chips and vegetable shortening; dip cooled cookies halfway in the mixture and set on parchment paper to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg