Soft Butter Cookies
These soft butter cookies are a delightful treat characterized by their tender texture and rich buttery flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure it is room temperature for easy creaming.
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Or any other extract of your choice.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Use spoon and level method for accurate measurement.
- ¼ tsp salt Omit if using salted butter.
- 2 Tbsp milk Whole or 2%; additional if necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie trays with parchment paper.
- If the weather is warm, chill your cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Mixing Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Add the flour and salt slowly to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until large crumbles form.
- Stir in the milk until absorbed into the dough; add more milk if needed for the desired consistency.
Piping and Baking
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip.
- Pipe the dough onto the lined trays, forming rosettes.
- Chill piped cookies if the dough is warm; then bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them after cooling completely.