World’s Best Butter Cookies: Easy Recipe for Ultimate Indulgence
Indulge in the ultimate experience with these World’s Best Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Sift in the flour and salt, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a variation, add chocolate chips or nuts.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg