Butter cookie - Recipe

Here’s a simple and classic Butter Cookie recipe — rich, melt-in-your-mouth, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or an everyday treat. These cookies have just a few ingredients and can be shaped, rolled, or piped depending on your style!

🍪 Classic Butter Cookies

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

⏱️ Bake Time: 10–12 minutes

❄️ Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes

🍽️ Yields: 24–30 cookies

📝 Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add yolk and vanilla:

Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Add dry ingredients:

Gradually mix in flour and salt until a smooth dough forms. (Dough will be soft but not sticky.)

5. Shape the cookies:

For drop cookies: Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
For piped cookies: Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe onto sheet.
For rolled cookies: Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll out and cut into shapes.

6. Bake:

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

7. Cool completely on a wire rack.

🌟 Optional Additions:

Sprinkle with sugar before baking for sparkle.
Dip in melted chocolate and add sprinkles.
Add a thumbprint and a bit of jam before baking for a buttery jam cookie.

Would you like a frosted version, a gluten-free adaptation, or a printable recipe card?