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Butter Cookies Recipe

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Good old fashioned butter cookies are hard to beat! These holiday staples are delicious any time of the year and the best part is the dough can be made months ahead and baked of for an amazing on demand treat! I love the simple flavors and perfect crumb of the cookie. They’re light and not too sweet so I can eat them en mass and still have a skip in my step.

butter cookies recipe

Butter Cookies

butter cookies recipe

These crisp, delicious butter cookies have lots of amazing butter flavor and a melt in your mouth consistency that will have you coming back for more.

Prep: 15min

Total: 27min

Yield: 48

Serving Size: 28 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 28 g, calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour (240g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (5mL)
  • 1/3 cup sanding sugar

Instruction:

  1. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until the edge is JUST turning golden brown.

Classic Butter Cookies

butter cookies recipe

These classic butter cookies are great for any occasion, especially if that occasion involves coffee.

Prep: 5min

Total: 40min

Yield: 43 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 80 Calories, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk for brushing
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract,or almond extract (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 375° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add egg and almond or vanilla extract if using and beat until combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Divide dough in half.
  3. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with two teaspoons water. On a floured surface, roll each dough out evenly to 1/4″ thick. Punch out rounds with a 2″ cookie cutter, placing them about 1″ apart on prepared baking sheets. Use the tines of a fork to create a crosshatch pattern on the cookies, then brush tops of cookies with egg wash.
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are beginning to turn golden. Cool completely before serving.

My Favourite Butter Cookie Recipe

FAQ

Are butter cookies the same as shortbread?

Butter cookies are very similar to shortbread, with the main variation being an increase in sugar. In addition to making them taste awesome, the higher ratio of sugar to butter means a butter cookie is cookie-cutter-ready and bakes beautifully without any tendency to crumble.

What is the difference between butter cookies and sugar cookies?

The biggest difference between sugar cookies and butter cookies is that sugar cookies are often rolled thin and cut out using cookie cutters. While butter cookies will hold their shape while baking, the dough is much softer and for best results should be piped onto a baking sheet and then baked.

Why is my butter cookie hard?

The most common reason that cookies are tough is that the cookie dough was mixed too much. When flour is mixed into the dough, gluten begins to form. Gluten helps hold baked goods together, but too much gluten can lead to tough cookies.

Are the butter cookies different?

Well, yes. They are all essentially the same cookie baked into different shapes. BUT beyond that noticeable difference, some are coated in crunchy sugar, some have a little added coconut, some are round, some are rectangular…but at the heart of it, yes they are basically the same type cookie.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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