Grandma's Butter Cookies
Transport your taste buds back to nostalgic holiday gatherings with Grandma's Butter Cookies—a timeless classic known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich buttery flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of egg yolk, these cookies are easy to make yet irresistibly indulgent. Each batch is ready in just 30 minutes, featuring a soft, crumbly dough that bakes to golden perfection. With their delicate sweetness and a hint of powdered sugar for decoration, these cookies are perfect for everything from afternoon tea to festive dessert platters. Whether you're reliving cherished family traditions or creating new ones, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home. Tailor-made for buttery cookie lovers, it's the perfect treat for sharing—or savoring all to yourself!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for decorating)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 6
Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
Step 7
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or your hand to give it a classic butter cookie shape.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (588.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2561.1 |
| Total Fat 103.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 432.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 843.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 389.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 182.9g | |
| Protein 31.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 83.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 341.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories