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World’s Best Butter Cookies Recipe

World’s Best Butter Cookies Recipe
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These butter cookies are truly the best you’ll ever taste. With a perfect balance of buttery richness and delicate sweetness, they melt in your mouth with every bite. A classic recipe that’s simple yet irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

  • 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  2. Step 2: Gradually mix in flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently a few times until smooth. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for later use).
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Step 5: Slice chilled dough into ⅛-inch thick rounds. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
  7. Step 7: Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving or storing.

Notes

  • You can add a sprinkle of sugar on top of the cookies before baking for a bit of extra sweetness and crunch.
  • For a variation, try adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a warm, spiced flavor.

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