World’s Best Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • Optional: coarse sugar or sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add flavoring: Mix in the salt, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until well combined.
  4. Add flour: Gradually add the flour and mix just until the dough comes together — do not overmix.
  5. Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
  6. Decorate: Sprinkle with coarse sugar or sprinkles if desired.
  7. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip: Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp for days!


If you’d like, I can help you turn this into a cute printable or adjust it for special flavors — just let me know!

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