An easy recipe for melt in your mouth butter cookies! These cookies are perfectly sweet with slightly crisp edges. They can be enjoyed simply or topped with nuts or dipped in chocolate. Such a versatile recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Cooling Time5 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: butter cookies, chocolate dipped butter cookies, cookies, small batch butter cookies
Heat oven to 350° F (177° C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar with a hand mixer until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and the vanilla and mix well.
Pour in the flour and mix on low until combined.
Using a medium sized cookie scoop or a large tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough and place on the baking sheet spacing the dough 2-inches apart.
Roll the cookie dough into round balls.
Using the bottom of a drinking glass, gently press down on each of the balls of dough. Flatten to ¼" thickness.
If you're using walnuts or pecans, gently press a nut into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if using and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges begin to lightly brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to continue cooling.
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Notes
Before you start cooking, make sure to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes section, and examine the process photos. This detailed guide will help you understand how the recipe unfolds, ensuring your butter cookies turn out perfect every time. All the information you need is found within the body of this recipe post, so don’t miss a thing!
Accurate Flour Measurement: For the best results, spoon your flour into a dry measuring cup rather than scooping it directly. Overfill the cup slightly, then level it off with a straight-edged utensil like the back of a knife. Scooping packs the flour too tightly, leading to an inaccurate measurement that can affect your cookie's texture.
Prep Your Baking Sheet: Opt for lining your baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Avoid greasing the sheet with butter or cooking spray, as this can make your cookies spread too much and create an oily residue.
Evenly Flatten Cookies: Use the bottom of a drinking glass to gently flatten your cookie dough balls. This ensures they'll bake evenly and achieve the desired shape.
Watch the Bake Time: Keep an eye on your cookies as they bake. Pull them out of the oven as soon as the edges start to turn a light golden brown to avoid overbaking and achieve the perfect texture.