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Butter Cookie Recipe

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Good old fashioned butter cookies are hard to beat! These holiday staples are delicious any time of the year and the best part is the dough can be made months ahead and baked of for an amazing on demand treat! I love the simple flavors and perfect crumb of the cookie. They’re light and not too sweet so I can eat them en mass and still have a skip in my step.

butter cookie recipe

Butter Cookies

butter cookie recipe

These crisp, delicious butter cookies have lots of amazing butter flavor and a melt in your mouth consistency that will have you coming back for more.

Prep: 15min

Total: 27min

Yield: 48

Serving Size: 28 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 28 g, calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour (240g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (5mL)
  • 1/3 cup sanding sugar

Instruction:

  1. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until the edge is JUST turning golden brown.

My Favourite Butter Cookie Recipe

FAQ

What is the difference between butter cookies and shortbread?

Are butter cookies and shortbread cookies the same? The main difference in the two types of cookies is the amount of sugar to butter ratio. Butter cookies generally contain more sugar and are baked a higher temperatures. Shortbread cookies contain a higher fat content, which yields a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

What’s the difference between sugar and butter cookies?

The biggest difference between sugar cookies and butter cookies is that sugar cookies are often rolled thin and cut out using cookie cutters. While butter cookies will hold their shape while baking, the dough is much softer and for best results should be piped onto a baking sheet and then baked.

Why are my butter cookies so hard?

The most common reason that cookies are tough is that the cookie dough was mixed too much. When flour is mixed into the dough, gluten begins to form. Gluten helps hold baked goods together, but too much gluten can lead to tough cookies.

Why are they called butter cookies?

To explain, butter cookies are characteristically crisp cookies that usually use butter, flour, and sugar as their main ingredients.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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