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Butter Cookies

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Delightful, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for the best texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can replace with gluten-free flour if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together using a mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gradually add the all-purpose flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low until fully incorporated.
  4. Knead the dough gently with your hands if necessary until it reaches a soft, pliable consistency.
  5. Shape the dough into cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
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