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World’s Best Butter Cookies Recipe

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These World’s Best Butter Cookies are a classic, buttery treat featuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and delicate vanilla flavor. They are easy to prepare with simple ingredients, making them perfect for holiday cookie platters, gift tins, or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or hand whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add egg yolk: Mix in the egg yolk thoroughly until fully combined, scraping down the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  3. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, folding it in gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  4. Knead and chill dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times until smooth. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or freeze for later use.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
  6. Slice dough: Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice it into ⅛-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife. Arrange the cookie slices about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to preserve their tender texture.
  8. Cool: Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use high-quality European butter.
  • The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking.
  • These cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie platters, holiday gift tins, or everyday treats.

Keywords: butter cookies, classic cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, vanilla cookies, homemade cookies

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