Velvety Butter Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth perfection awaits with these Velvety Butter Cookies—a timeless treat made with simple ingredients for ultimate buttery bliss. These cookies are crafted with softened unsalted butter, a touch of cornstarch for that signature tenderness, and a fragrant hint of vanilla, ensuring each bite is irresistibly soft and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, requiring just a few pantry staples. With their delicate texture and subtly sweet flavor, these elegant cookies are ideal for tea time, holiday gatherings, or as a stand-alone indulgence. Customize them with decorative patterns or a dusting of powdered sugar for a delightful presentation, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Using a hand or stand mixer, cream them together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl, beating on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the dough into small balls. Roll each portion between your palms and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Optionally, use the back of a fork or a cookie stamp to gently flatten each cookie, creating a decorative pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The cookies should remain pale in color overall.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies as they are, or dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.8 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.4 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.4 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| 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.
