These butter cookies are delightfully simple to make and offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them irresistible. Using just a handful of ingredients, this recipe produces about 40 small cookies, depending on the size you choose. The use of a piping bag with a star tip gives these cookies a beautiful, ruffled appearance that makes them as attractive as they are delicious.
Why You'll Love This: If you're looking for a cookie that's both simple to make and elegantly delicious, these butter cookies are perfect. They have a light, buttery flavor enhanced by a hint of vanilla, and their airy texture makes them a favorite for both children and adults. Plus, their pretty shape makes them ideal for serving at gatherings or as a special treat with tea or coffee.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are wonderful for tea parties, bridal showers, or as a sweet snack during family gatherings. They also make excellent gifts during the holidays or as a thoughtful homemade treat for friends and neighbors.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar or nonpareils before baking. You could also dip half of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate and allow them to set on parchment paper for a decadent finish. Presentation-wise, stacking them in a clear glass jar tied with a ribbon can make a beautiful display.
Ingredients:
- 180 grams of soft butter
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 230 grams of all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Grease and flour a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Chill the prepared sheet in the refrigerator.
- Mix the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and beat well until fully incorporated.
- Sift the flour and gently fold it into the mixture with a spatula, being careful not to over-mix. The less you work the flour, the softer and more delicate the cookies will be.
- Pipe the Cookies:
- Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with an open star tip.
- Pipe small amounts of dough onto the chilled baking sheet, leaving space between each for them to spread slightly during baking.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these exquisite butter cookies, perfect for any occasion, and watch them disappear as quickly as they are admired!
