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Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies

A stack of golden brown butter cookie rounds heavily coated in sparkling sugar, sitting on a white plate.
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Make rich, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth using simple pantry ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday baking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This prevents spread.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  7. Place the cookie rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should remain pale for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with browned butter. Cool the browned butter completely before creaming it with the sugar.
  • If you want crisp-edged cookies, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are more golden.
  • These buttery holiday cookies are excellent for cookie exchanges and gifting when stored in an airtight container.

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