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Butter Cookies feature Recipe

Butter Cookies feature Recipe

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These Butter Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich buttery flavor. Perfect for any occasion, you can enjoy them plain or elevate them by dipping in chocolate and adding colorful sprinkles.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 tablespoons milk

Optional:

  • Chocolate melting wafers
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate Eggs and Flavor: Add egg yolks and mix well. Then, add vanilla extract and combine.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the batter, mixing thoroughly each time.
  5. Prepare Dough: Mix until just combined, ensuring there are no visible flour streaks.
  6. Shape and Bake: Pipe dough onto a baking pan and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Optional Chocolate Dip: Melt chocolate wafers, dip cooled cookies, add sprinkles, and let dry on a rack.

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