Classic Vanilla Butter Cookies

Ingredients

- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined, using the mixer on low speed.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Form the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.

6. Shape the Cookies:
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion the dough into small balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

7. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve:
- Serve the cookies once cooled. Enjoy them with your favorite hot beverage or as a delightful dessert!

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Classic cookie recipe, Vanilla butter cookies, Easy cookie recipe, Homemade cookies, Oven-baked cookies, Dessert, Quick cookies, Simple cookies, Family recipe, Baked goods

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,480 calories

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