- These classic butter cookies! Using just a few ingredients, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s hard to resist. Perfectly sweet and delicately crumbly, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion – whether you’re serving them with a warm cup of tea, sharing them with friends, or enjoying them as a quick snack. Follow this simple recipe to make delicious butter cookies that everyone will love!
Simple Butter Cookies
★Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
★Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and gently flatten each ball to form a disc shape. You can also use a cookie cutter to make perfect circles if you prefer.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!