Homemade Butter Cookies

Homemade butter cookies are super easy and delicious! Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  4. Shape the cookies: You can either roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers might look a little soft, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
  6. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade butter cookies! 🍪 Do you plan to add any toppings or flavors?