Old Fashioned Butter Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of our Old Fashioned Butter Cookies—a timeless treat that's as simple as it is delightful. Made with just five pantry staples, including velvety unsalted butter, a hint of fragrant vanilla, and a perfectly balanced touch of salt, these cookies achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's both tender and buttery. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a quick chill in the fridge, this recipe delivers beautifully golden cookies that are ideal for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them plain, add a dusting of powdered sugar, or drizzle melted chocolate for a festive flair, these handcrafted cookies are a classic crowd-pleaser perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or an everyday sweet indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and shape it into a ball. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes and carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the cookies as is, or dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.0 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.8 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
