Ultimate Butter Cookie

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Classic rich and buttery cookies with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture
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Ultimate Butter Cookie

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 Calories: 430.2

Description

These Ultimate Butter Cookies are a timeless treat, featuring a rich, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Made with just a few simple ingredients like unsalted butter, sugar, and flour, they offer a comforting, old-fashioned taste perfect for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea. The dough is easy to roll and cut into festive shapes, making them ideal for gifting or decorating. With a crisp edge and tender center, these cookies pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. They store well, allowing you to prepare them ahead of time for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the softened butter, sugar, salt, and egg yolk together until smooth and well combined.
  2. Gradually blend in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth, cohesive dough.
  3. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to two days.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
  6. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes.
  7. Place the cut cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  8. Sprinkle the cookies with decorating sugar if desired.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 430.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.6g75%
Saturated Fat 30.6g153%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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