Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these homemade butter cookies that melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Enjoy them plain or jazz them up with sprinkles or chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder into the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg