Butter cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be made with a variety of different flavors and ingredients. Butter cookies can be made with simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand, and they can be made in just a few steps. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, there is a butter cookie recipe out there for you. In this article, we will provide you with a few of our favorite butter cookie recipes, so you can find the perfect one to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WORLD'S BEST BUTTER COOKIES
I tested 8 different butter cookie recipes, looking for the "perfect" butter cookie. It had to be buttery, a little crumbly (like shortbread), and not too sweet. This is the winner. I think these are the Worlds Best Butter Cookie, courtesy of Chef Alice Medrich.
Provided by P48422
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the egg yolk until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once.
- Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
- Scrape onto a lightly floured board and knead a few times, just until the dough smooths out.
- Turn onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log, wrap up and refrigerate for several hours or freeze.
- Before baking, preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Line your baking sheets with parchment.
- Slice the dough into slices about 1/8" thick and place them on the sheets about an inch apart (they won't be spreading very much, but they need air room around each cookie).
- Bake until JUST beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 16-18 minutes.
- Note: you can do many things with these cookies.
- You could roll the dough out and cut shapes.
- You could slice them even thinner and sandwich them with chocolate or jam or lemon curd.
- You could make them and then dip them half into chocolate.
- You could just make them and eat them, which is my favorite.
- Whatever you do, they will be delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.6
CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER COOKIES II
This recipe is meant to mimic a Mrs. Fields cookie - for those times you can't get to the mall cookie shop!
Provided by DARBYANNE
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Combine the 3 tablespoons white sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Blend dark brown sugar and white sugar in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed. Add butter and blend until grainy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to sugar mixture, mixing at low speed just long enough to combine. Overmixing makes tough cookies!
- Roll dough into 1inch balls, then roll each ball into cinnamon-sugar to coat. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from sheets and let cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
BUTTER COOKIES II
This is a simple butter cookie that can be used in a cookie press, as a drop cookie or made into a roll and sliced. There is no mystery cookie for a cookie press...any stiff butter type can be used. Just be sure to chill it thoroughly so it keeps its shape while baking.
Provided by Ceil Wallace
Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour. Chill cookie sheets.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press dough out onto ungreased, chilled cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden at the edges. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 54.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
BUTTER COOKIES
This great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. -Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with a heart disk, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set but not brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BUTTER PECAN COOKIES II
Make and share this Butter Pecan Cookies II recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar; add egg and mix until well blended.
- Slowly add flour and salt and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll 1-inch pieces of dough into balls and place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets.
- Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
- Press a pecan into top of dough.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly colored.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1
BUTTER BALLS II
Steps:
- Beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add flour, and beat at low speed until well blended, stir in pecans.
- Shape into one inch balls. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Remove and put on wire rack to cool. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
PEANUT BUTTER CHIP COOKIES II
Easy, delicious recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. No one will ever know they took so little work. I like them a little underbaked.
Provided by cicada77
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the peanut butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the water and baking mix. Mix in the chocolate chips. Roll into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the tines 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 145 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 118.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
AIR-FRYER PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls. Flatten with a fork. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. In batches, place 1 in. apart in greased air fryer. Cook until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on the pan and remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
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 tips, you can make sure your butter cookies turn out perfectly every time.
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