Butter cookie

Classic and cozy 😌 butter cookies are simple, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Here’s a foolproof old-school recipe.

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🍪 Butter Cookies (Classic)

Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugar
   Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add vanilla
   Mix in vanilla until combined.
3. Add dry ingredients
   Slowly mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
   Dough will be soft but not sticky.
4. Shape cookies
   • Pipe with a star tip (classic bakery style), or
   • Roll into balls and flatten with a fork, or
   • Slice chilled dough into rounds.
5. Chill (important!)
   Refrigerate shaped cookies 20–30 minutes to prevent spreading.
6. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
   • Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool
   Let cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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✨ Optional Add-Ons

• Dip half in melted chocolate
• Sprinkle with sugar before baking
• Add lemon zest or almond extract
• Sandwich with jam or chocolate

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use real butter only (no margarine).
• Don’t overbake—pale = tender.
• These store great in an airtight container for a week.

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