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Soft Butter Cookies

Soft Butter Cookies: Irresistibly Tender and Deliciously Simple

Soft Butter Cookies are irresistibly tender and delightful, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk add more if dough is too thick
Optional Fillings
  • 1/2 cup fruit jam for sandwiching cookies
  • 1/2 cup chocolate for dipping or drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until large crumbles form.
  5. Stir in milk by the tablespoon until the dough is thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag and pipe into rosettes or swirl shapes on the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if the dough is too soft.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Use softened butter for the best texture, and ensure to chill the dough if it's too soft for pipings.

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