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Soft Butter Cookies

Soft Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

These Soft Butter Cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for any occasion, combining simplicity with delightful flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter provides moisture and rich flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and tenderness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks ensures richness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor; almond extract can substitute
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gives cookies structure; gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness; skip if using salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjusts dough consistency for easy piping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

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 softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg yolks one at a time and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until large crumbles form.
  5. Pour in the milk and mix until the dough is thick and sticky.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Pipe rosettes onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and centers look slightly soft.
  9. Cool cookies on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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