The Ultimate Classic Butter Cookies
A delightful blend of simplicity and flavor, these buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugars together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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