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World’s Best Butter Cookies Recipe

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These World’s Best Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly crisp with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple pantry ingredients and flavored with pure vanilla, these classic cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and ideal for cookie exchanges, holidays, or just a sweet snack with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

Butter Cookies

  • 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This process ensures the cookies will have a tender and airy texture.
  2. Add flavor and egg yolk: Mix in the salt, pure vanilla extract, and large egg yolk until fully incorporated. The egg yolk adds richness and helps bind the dough together.
  3. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until the dough comes together without overworking it. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  4. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and to enhance the cookie texture during baking.
  5. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  6. Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or press it into cookie molds, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the cookies.
  8. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up perfectly.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter for better control of salt flavor.
  • Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining shape during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle with colored sugar before baking.
  • These cookies can be enjoyed plain or paired with jam or frosting.

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