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Basic Butter Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful charm of Basic Butter Cookies, perfect for any occasion with their buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 97 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  2. Mix in the salt and vanilla extract, then add the egg yolk.
  3. Gradually add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
  4. Divide the dough into two halves, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll one disk of dough between parchment to 1/8 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
  7. Place cookies on sheets, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze the dough for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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