Description
A simple recipe for delicious butter cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- You can add chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies