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5 from 27 votes

Butter Cookies Recipe

Soft and crunchy Butter Cookies are a delicious classic must-make for any holiday party and are delicious plain or frosted.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

Frosting

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