Butter Cookies Recipe
Soft and crunchy Butter Cookies are a delicious classic must-make for any holiday party and are delicious plain or frosted.
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 TB milk
- food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- With a kitchen aid or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk your flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to your creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
- Roll out onto a floured surface til the dough is about ⅓ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place on lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, until set but not brown. Let cookies cool on wire racks or parchment paper.
Frosting
- Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cookies as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg