Sugar Topped Butter Cookies
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth charm of Sugar Topped Butter Cookies, a timeless classic that combines buttery richness with a delicate sweetness. These soft, crumbly cookies are crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar, then elevated with a hint of pure vanilla and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake, they're perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests with a homemade treat. Their light, golden edges and snow-dusted tops make them a delightful pairing for coffee, tea, or a cozy afternoon snack. Bake up a batch of these irresistible butter cookies to experience pure, sugary bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 75 grams granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed after each addition, until a soft dough is formed.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the back of a spoon to form a disc shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just lightly golden. Do not overbake—they should remain pale in color.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, lightly sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% | |
*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.
