Butter Cookies
Delicious and easy-to-make butter cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional decorations (sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or fork, and add decorations if desired.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
