Description
Delight your taste buds with these soft and buttery drop butter cookies. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these classic sugar cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Bake Cookies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a fun twist, roll the tops in colored sugar before baking or drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
