Description
Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, buttery cookie that crumbles effortlessly with every bite. These Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth are soft, delicate, and irresistibly comforting. With a simple ingredient list and timeless flavor, they’re perfect for afternoon tea, holiday trays, or anytime you crave a classic homemade treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
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Scoop or shape dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
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Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
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Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading.
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These cookies are meant to stay pale—avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: butter cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, easy butter cookies, classic cookie recipe