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Soft Butter Cookies

Soft Butter Cookies: Your Ultimate Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treat

Soft Butter Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth dessert filled with buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Can substitute with egg replacer if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a tasty alternative
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired dough consistency

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms large crumbles, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add milk to achieve the right dough consistency, starting with 2 tablespoons.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Pipe the dough into rosette shapes on the prepared trays, leaving space for expansion.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are golden. The center should remain soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on trays for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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