Description
Delicious and easy-to-make butter cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and mix until smooth.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip or round tip to pipe desired shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until they have puffed up and are no longer wet-looking on top.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg