Best 8 Best Butter Cookies Ever Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, the pursuit of the ultimate butter cookie recipe is an odyssey of pure culinary bliss. Whether you crave a crisp exterior that shatters with each bite, a soft and chewy center that melts in your mouth, or a perfect balance of both, finding the perfect recipe can be a delightful adventure. With countless variations and techniques passed down through generations, the quest to create the "best butter cookies ever" is a testament to the enduring love for these timeless treats. Embark on this delectable journey with us, and together, we shall discover the secrets to crafting the most extraordinary butter cookies that will leave your taste buds in a state of pure ecstasy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES



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I can't believe this recipe wasn't already posted. I've made these for years as my standard cut-out sugar cookie recipe. They taste great, stay soft, and the dough is easy to work with, even in our dry climate! I think I got the recipe off of a Land o' Lakes butter package over 20 years ago. They're called 'best ever' for a reason.

Provided by MsFunnybones

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugar, and egg in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, orange juice, vanilla, and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough into thirds. Wrap in plastic wrap and shape into disks. Refrigerate until firm (about 2-3 hours).
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. On lightly floured surface roll out dough, 1/3 at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated). Roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with decorative sugars if you don't plan on frosting them. Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Frost or decorate as desired.
  • Preparation time does not include time in refrigerator.

BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER-OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Ok, so oatmeal cookies are great, chocolate chip even better--peanut the best. Why not combine all three? I say pure genius! Enjoy. From Skippy PB site.

Provided by loveleesmile

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup Skippy creamy peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, i only use the bag though (optional, but highly recommended!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In small bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat Spread and Skippy ® Creamy Peanut Butter until smooth. Beat in sugars, then eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in flour mixture just until blended, then stir in chocolate.
  • On ungreased baking sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 13 minutes or until golden. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.

BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES EVER



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This is an amazing no-flour peanut butter cookie. It is so easy, even kids like to make it.

Provided by BAKINGNUTS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups peanut butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, stir peanut butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a criss-cross into the top using the back of a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER-OATMEAL COOKIES



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These sound awesome! From the "Skippy Peanut Butter" website! YUM! This makes ALOT of cookies so make sure you have some helpers to eat them up!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 33m

Yield 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Shedd Spread Country Crock
1 cup Skippy creamy peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In small bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat Spread and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter until smooth.
  • Beat in sugars, then eggs and vanilla until blended.
  • Beat in flour mixture just until blended, then stir in chocolate.
  • On ungreased baking sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 13 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.8

THE BEST EVER GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES



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I like this recipe because you make the dough one day and bake the next. After you frig it over night the dough is easier to work with. I got this recipe from my sister, she's the one that told me to frig the dough overnight.

Provided by Coffee lover

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese (soften)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 (18 1/2 ounce) box butter recipe cake mix
8 ounces powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the butter ( I melt it in the microwave) and cream cheese ( I mix by hand with a wooden spoon, but any spoon would work).
  • Add vanilla and the egg mix together.
  • Add the Butter flavor cake mix.
  • Put in the frig overnight.
  • The next day.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray cookie sheet very lightly ( if you use parchment paper don't spray cookie sheet, I prefer the parchment paper).
  • Roll dough into balls (about the size of a walnut), roll into powdered sugar.
  • Put onto cookie sheet ( I put them 3 in a roll and space out, and only have 4 rolls).
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Let stand on cookie sheet for a few minutes.
  • Then remove and let cool.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES-BEST EVER



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This recipe never fails me and everyone loves these chewy and crisp cookie. It's quick and simple to make -but big on flavorful taste! Enjoy!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c peanut butter, creamy (i use jif or kroger's)
1/2 c butter flavor crisco
1 1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375^. Combine peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with your electric mixer until well blended. Add egg. Beat just until blended.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended.
  • 3. Drop by rounded measuring Tablespoon of dough 2 inches apart onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • 4. Flatten slightly in a crisscross pattern with the tines of a fork. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown.
  • 5. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to rack or paper to cool completely.

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

BEST EVER 'LAND O LAKE' BUTTER COOKIES



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someone here was looking for this recipe-I found it online since I bought my son and his wife 'Halloween' cookie cutters

Provided by Barbara Kipp

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c land o lakes butter softened
1 c sugar
1 land o lakes all-natural egg
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
FROSTING
3 c powdered sugar
1/3 c land o lakes butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 Tbsp milk
food coloring, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 cup butter,sugar, and egg in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add orange juice and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
  • 2. Divide dough into thirds. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; flatten slightly. Refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours).
  • 3. Heat oven to 400F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping menaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets; sprinkle with decorator sugar (if desired). Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 4. Combine powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired. Frost and decorate cooled cookies as desired.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter, as salted butter can make the cookies too salty.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, this will help the cookies be chewy and tender.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven, this will help them bake evenly.
  • Do not over-bake the cookies, as they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before storing them, this will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

These butter cookies are a classic for a reason. They are simple to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious cookies anytime you want. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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