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Perfect Butter Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe for Irresistible Treats


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

These delightful butter cookies are soft, buttery, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, making them perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a delicious treat that can be stored for up to a week!


Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Chocolate chips
  • Dried fruit (optional)
  • Coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
  9. After baking, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, try adding different mix-ins like dried fruit, coconut, or different types of chocolate.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them; for a crisper cookie, bake a minute or two longer.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes