Butter Cookies
Butter Cookies—a new take on a classic cookie to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup decorator's sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in decorator's sugar if desired.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and press down slightly to flatten.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
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