Easy Classic Butter Cookies
Classic Butter Cookies are easy to make and have the best soft melt-in-your-mouth texture. You only need six ingredients to make them!
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoons all purpose flour (135 grams)
- 1 pinch salt*
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter (soft)
- ½ cup icing/powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
*If you use unsalted butter, then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder, set aside.
- In the mixer beat the sugar and butter until creamy, approximately 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, add the whisked flour in 2 additions, beat on low until it forms a dough. If the dough is very soft, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll into 1 inch balls. Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets, leaving 2 ½ inches between each, flatten lightly with a fork (dip in flour so it doesn't stick to the dough). Refrigerate the dough while the oven is pre-heating 20 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges. Leave on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
The cooled cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 5 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, bring them to room temperature before serving.
Store the cooled cookies in a freezer safe container or bag. They will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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