Description
Deliciously soft butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually sift in the flour and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain pale.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature before starting.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg