Here’s a classic recipe for World’s Best Butter Cookies—rich, buttery, crisp on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside:
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (or granulated sugar, lightly packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional for decorating:
- Sprinkles, coarse sugar, or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add Vanilla:
- Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch), place on the baking sheet, and flatten slightly with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Don’t overbake—they should remain soft inside.
- Cool and Decorate:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with chocolate if desired.
✅ Tips:
- Use high-quality butter—it makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container; these cookies stay fresh for up to a week.
If you want, I can also share a 5-ingredient shortcut version that’s just as buttery and soft—perfect when you want cookies fast!
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