Best 10 Vanilla Butter Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Vanilla butter sugar cookies are a classic treat that is sure to please people of all ages. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious cookies in the comfort of your own home. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for vanilla butter sugar cookies, along with step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results every time. So preheat your oven and gather your ingredients, because it's time to bake a batch of these delightful treats.

Here are our top 10 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

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.

BEST EVER VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES



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Bake these festive, crisp, buttery cut-out cookies and decorate them with a tinted glaze for any occasion.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cut Out     Butter     Butter     Vanilla     Dairy     Cookie     Dessert     Cookie     Dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cookie
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Glaze
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired
Food color, if desired
Decorator candies, sugars, etc., if dersired

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy. Add milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
  • Divide dough in thirds. Shape each third into a ball on plastic food wrap. Wrap in plastic food wrap; flatten to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in bowl; mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
  • Glaze cooled cookies. Add decorator candies, if desired. Let stand 6 hours or overnight until glaze is hardened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 (3-inch) cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons (11-ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks; 6-ounces) unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4-ounces) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture in 2 batches, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Beat until the dough just comes together, being careful not to over mix.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place the ball of dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Keeping the dough in the parchment, transfer to a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut out the cookies in the desired shapes and place on a half-sheet pan lined with parchment paper or an un-greased nonstick cookie sheet, at least 1-inch apart. Transfer to the freezer and chill for at least 15 minutes or until they are firm.
  • Bake until the cookies are light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool completely on the sheets before decorating.

VANILLA BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES



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My favorite sugar cookie recipe! I originally got it from a Country Magazine cookbook in the late 80's or early 90's.

Provided by kamisu

Categories     Dessert

Time 57m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
food coloring (optional)
colored crystal sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture until completely blended. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with holiday cutters dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • For frosting, combine sugar, butter, vanilla and milk; beat until creamy. Thin with additional milk to desired spreading consistency if necessary. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. Spread frosting over cookies and decorate with colored sugar. Yield: 7 dozen (2-1/2-in. cookies).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 135.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.4

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

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.

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

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.

BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES



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It's a good thing this recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop eating just one! These crisp buttery cookies truly do melt in your mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 11-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
Walnut halves or raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar; place a walnut or raisin in the center of each if desired. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

VANILLA SUGAR COOKIES



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These crisp-chewy cookies have a great buttery taste and a nice note of fresh vanilla.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 vanilla beans, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Water, for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat sugars and vanilla seeds with a mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add butter; beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; beat until well combined.
  • Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop (3 tablespoons), drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing2 inches apart (no more than 4 cookies per sheet).
  • Flatten cookies slightly using the palm of your hand; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Lightly brush tops of cookies with water using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sanding sugar again.
  • Bake until light golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks, and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks, and let cool completely.

BUTTER ICING FOR SUGAR COOKIES



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Here's a terrific recipe for icing sugar cookies, no raw egg whites. For any recipes that require egg whites, you can purchase dried, powdered egg whites at cake-decorating supply stores that can be substituted in most recipes calling for the regular raw egg whites, then you can still lick the bowl!

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
3 drops red food coloring
1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar

Steps:

  • Combine confectioners' sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in optional food coloring. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and decorate with colored sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER COOKIES II



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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

3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, pure vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Avoid using margarine, imitation vanilla, or brown sugar.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Vanilla butter sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect vanilla butter sugar cookies that will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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