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Crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for holidays, gifting, or enjoying with coffee. Easy to shape, decorate, and customize.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Total Time: 30–45 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp lemon or orange zest, or melted chocolate for dipping

Instructions

  1. Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract (plus almond extract if using) until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  4. If piping cookies, transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe onto a lined baking sheet. If rolling/cutting, chill dough for 15–30 minutes, then shape as desired.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or dipping in chocolate.

Notes

  • Chill dough if it’s too soft to help cookies hold shape during baking.
  • Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and add sprinkles, nuts, or sea salt for decoration.
  • For a citrus twist, mix in lemon or orange zest.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://elladishes.com/butter-cookies/