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Soft Butter Cookies

Soft Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth with Love

These Soft Butter Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights that are quick and customizable, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Whole or 2%
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Fruit Jam

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking trays
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • piping bag with star tip

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, blending on low speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until large crumbles form.
  5. If the dough is too stiff, add 2 tablespoons of milk and mix until absorbed; adjust with more milk if necessary.
  6. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip, spoon the dough in, and ensure no air pockets remain.
  7. Pipe the dough onto the prepared trays, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden while keeping soft centers.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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