Description
Rich, buttery Italian Butter Cookies that are perfect for any occasion, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine the all-purpose flour and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Shape the cookie dough into small balls and place on the baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Ensure to use softened butter, avoid over-baking, and let cookies cool on racks for best texture. Be creative with variations by adding chocolate chips, almond extract, or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg