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Butter Cookies

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These crisp and buttery cookies melt in your mouth and deliver rich flavor with a golden, tender texture. Simple to make, easy to store, and endlessly customizable.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup sanding sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter, salt, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. Add flour and mix just until the dough comes together — do not overmix.
  5. Shape the dough into a log on parchment or plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Unwrap and roll the dough log in sanding sugar. Slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  7. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are just turning golden brown.
  9. Optional: Turn off oven and leave cookies inside with door slightly open to crisp further.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent excess spreading.
  • Add citrus zest or chopped nuts for flavor variations.
  • Freeze unbaked dough for up to 2 months.
  • Use sanding sugar for sparkle and crunch; regular sugar works too.
  • To make shaped cookies, roll dough flat and use cookie cutters.

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