Butter Cookie Recipe

Introduction

Ingredient

Dry Ingredients

To make butter cookies, you will need:

• 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar

Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Egg and Vanilla Extract

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, and continue mixing until well combined.

Step 5: Mix in Dry Ingredients

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough is well combined and smooth.

Step 6: Chill the Dough

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.

Step 7: Roll Out the Dough

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 8: Cut Out Shapes

Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the dough and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9: Bake the Cookies

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Step 10: Cool the Cookies

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.

Nutrition

Here are the approximate nutrition facts for one serving of butter cookies (based on a batch of 24 cookies):

• Calories: 162
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 34mg
• Sodium: 45mg
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 2g

Conclusion