Description
These Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth are a delightful treat that combines rich buttery flavor with a tender texture for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until you have a soft dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. You can also roll the dough in powdered sugar before baking for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth, easy cookie recipe, dessert cookies, American cookies