Butter Cookies (12) Recipe
Deliciously buttery and crumbly, these classic butter cookies melt in your mouth and come in a pack of twelve.
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Ingredients
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Butter Cookie Ingredients
Method
Butter Cookie Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Shape Cookies
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
