Description
Butter Cookie Recipe Guide
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups (268g) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups (496g) all-purpose flour
- Coatings or mix-ins (see notes)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a large bowl using a hand or a stand mixer, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in egg yolks, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract until smooth, then mix in flour until dough forms.
- Divide dough into four equal sections.
- If adding mix-ins, add them now and mix until incorporated. If not adding mix-ins, go to the next step.
- Roll each into a log that is about 6-7-inches long and approximately 1 ½-inches in diameter.
- If coating the logs, place coatings on a large flat surface. Roll each log carefully in sugar and press lightly to adhere it, then wrap the logs in plastic wrap.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing, or up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Slice cookies desired thickness, no more than ¼-inches. Place on cookies sheets covered with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until they’re light golden around the edges and no longer glossy.
- Cool on cookie sheets then store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Customize cookies with various coatings or mix-ins.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Freezing extends shelf life.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies, Cookie Recipe, Baking Guide