Simple Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Delightfully simple butter cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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