Here’s a simple, classic recipe for homemade butter cookies—rich, crisp on the edges, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious 🍪
🧈 Homemade Butter Cookies
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cream the butter & sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
2. Add dry ingredients
- Add flour and salt gradually.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape the cookies
- Option 1: Roll into small balls and flatten with a fork
- Option 2: Pipe using a piping bag (for classic shapes)
- Option 3: Roll out and cut with cookie cutters
4. Chill (important!)
- Refrigerate dough for 20–30 minutes
👉 Helps cookies keep their shape
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F)
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden
🍽️ Tips for perfect cookies
- Don’t overbake—they firm up as they cool
- Use real butter for best flavor
- Add chocolate chips or dip in melted chocolate for variety
✅ Result:
Buttery, slightly crisp, and delicate cookies—perfect with tea or coffee.
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient version or a bakery-style Danish butter cookie version (like the ones in tins).
