Description
These homemade butter cookies are soft, tender, and rich in buttery flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 to 2 tbsp milk
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough just comes together.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough reaches a piping consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until edges are just golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape.
- You can dip cookies in chocolate or decorate with sprinkles for variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
