Butter Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a rich buttery flavor and delicate texture.

Difficulty: Medium  |  Prep: 25m  |  Cook: 12m  |  Yield: About 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (227g) butter, softened
• 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until the dough comes together.
4. Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm it up.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll or pipe the dough into small shapes (rounds, ridged logs, or pressed cookies) and place on the sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden — these should stay pale.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.