Description
Delight in these rich, buttery Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfectly crisp around the edges and tender inside, these cookies are simple to make and ideal for holidays, gifting, or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter – room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the proper temperature by the time the cookies are ready to bake.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and to promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract just until fully combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until the dough comes together evenly and is fully formed.
- Roll Out Dough: On a clean, flat surface, roll the dough to about ¼ inch thickness for perfectly thin and crisp cookies.
- Cut Cookies: Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough, then carefully transfer these cut shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Repeat Baking: Use the remaining dough to continue cutting and baking until all dough is used up.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets at room temperature to firm up before decorating or storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Room temperature butter is crucial for proper creaming and texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be just starting to brown on the edges for ideal crispness.
- Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft to roll easily.
- Decorate cookies once fully cooled to avoid melting icing or decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
