World’s Best Butter Cookies: Soft, Indulgent Treats for All
Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of the world’s best butter cookies. Perfectly soft, these treats melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually blend in the flour until fully combined.
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
- These cookies can be iced with your favorite frosting for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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