BEST BUTTER COOKIES EVER

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Aunt Martha's best cookie! This makes a perfect butter cookie. It doesn't need frosting ,just sprinkle on a little crystal sugar,if desired. But I still like to frost with powdered sugar frosting.LOL

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c unsalted butter
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
2 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Mix in the egg yolk, until well incorporated. Add flour and mix just until mixed in.
  • 2. Place mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log, wrap up and refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze. Before baking, preheat oven to 325^. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 3. Slice the dough into slices about 1/8 inch thick and place them on the sheets about 1 inch apart- they do not spread much, but they need room to breathe.
  • 4. Bake about 12-15 minutes -just until they begin to turn golden around the edges.
  • 5. NOTE: -Cookies can be rolled out and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. -Or slice thiner and use as sandwich cookies-put together with frosting. -or make and dip in chocolate of many colors

Laiba Yawar
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Rihab
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Sayem Sheikh
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These cookies were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I loved the hint of vanilla extract.


matthew moeller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Suraj vhujel
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These are the best butter cookies I've ever had! The flavor is so rich and buttery, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Doctor Eben
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Ratul Hossen
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These cookies are the best! They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that I can use different flavorings to make them unique.


Rao shahmeer Rajput
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Seif Jackson
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These cookies are so good! I love the crispy edges and the chewy center.


younas chohan
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Faik Fazliu
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These cookies are always a hit with my friends and family. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Umar Shokut
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different flavorings and add-ins and it always turns out great.


Ch Fahad Arif Sahu
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Halloween Moon
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Sharon Khavulani
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These cookies were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I loved the hint of vanilla extract.


WILD Flower
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Ryan Mitacek
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These are the best butter cookies I've ever had! The flavor is so rich and buttery, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Linza Legrand
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Christopher Valdez
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These cookies are the best! They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that I can use different flavorings to make them unique.