butter cookie

Here’s a classic Butter Cookie recipe—simple, buttery, and perfect for tea time or gifting

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🍪 Classic Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar (or granulated sugar if preferred)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

Optional for topping:

• Sugar sprinkles or chocolate drizzle

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the dough:

   • In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add vanilla extract and mix well.

   • Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.

3. Shape the cookies:

   • Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on baking sheet.

   • Flatten slightly with a fork or bottom of a glass.

   • Optional: sprinkle sugar on top or make decorative patterns with a fork.

4. Bake:

   • Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are just lightly golden.

   • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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💡 Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can add 1–2 tbsp milk or a pinch of cinnamon.

• Store in an airtight container to keep them crisp.

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If you want, I can also give you a soft, melt-in-your-mouth version that’s slightly different from the classic crisp butter cookie. Do you want that version too?