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Butter Cookie Recipe (Classic, Crisp Edges, and Buttery Flavor)
Isla Marie

Butter Cookie Recipe

These classic Butter Cookies are rich, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they have a delicate buttery flavor and a perfectly tender texture—ideal for holidays, tea-time, or everyday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional:
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk if dough is too thick for piping
  • Sprinkles or coarse sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Piping bag with star tip (optional)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 3. Add Egg and Vanilla
  1. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4. Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 5. Adjust Dough (if needed)
  1. If piping, add 1–2 tbsp milk to soften the dough slightly.
Step 6. Shape Cookies
  1. Pipe or scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
Step 7. Bake
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden.
Step 8. Cool
  1. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Video

Notes

Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing
Do not overbake—cookies should be lightly golden, not dark
Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if it feels too soft
Piping gives classic bakery-style shapes