Description
Deliciously buttery cookies that melt in your mouth with a rich flavor and crisp edges.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: colored sugars, sprinkles, or melted chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Load the dough into a cookie press and press it directly onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Allow to cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, decorate with melted chocolate or dust with colored sugar. Store in airtight tins for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg