Best 3 Vanilla Butter Cookies Recipes

Vanilla Butter Cookies are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are simple to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of butter, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract creates a delicious cookie that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Vanilla Butter cookies are perfect for a quick snack to a special dessert. They can be decorated with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or nuts to add a personal touch.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA-BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES

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These are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile and you can use it for other holidays, too. Children like to help with decorating. -Cynthia Ettel, Glencoe, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
Food coloring, optional
Colored sugar

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer frosting to bag. Pipe decorations. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES

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This very basic cookie is tasty and so easy to whip together when you want something sweet. The recipe is based on one that appeared on a bottle of McCormick vanilla extract.

Provided by Melissa

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 cups flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, if using, and beat well.
Mix in flour.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.

SOFT & CHEWY VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES

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These are one of my favorite cookies. I love the taste of vanilla and butter and this simple cookie is full of that great flavor!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter flavor extract (optional)
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, water, vanilla and butter-flavored extract until well mixed.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixing bowl and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls; slightly flatten and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until light brown.

Tips:

Use high-quality butter: The type of butter you use will greatly affect the taste and texture of your cookies. Opt for unsalted butter with at least 82% butterfat content.
Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This step is essential for creating light and fluffy cookies. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy, and the sugar has dissolved.
Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help prevent the cookies from curdling.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking vanilla butter cookies is 375°F (190°C). Baking them at a lower temperature will result in soft and chewy cookies, while baking them at a higher temperature will result in crispy cookies.
Do not overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

Conclusion:

Vanilla butter cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. With these tips, you can make delicious vanilla butter cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends.