Description
Delightful butter cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pure Vanilla extract
- 8 oz unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your cookies!
Notes
These cookies can be customized by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: butter cookies, easy cookies, holiday baking, dessert