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Butter Cookies - 6 Ingredients

soft and delicious butter cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword butter cookies, cookies
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 141kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium to large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  • If you are not planning to shape or press the cookies, then roll the dough into a log shape and cover in plastic. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, and up to overnight.
  • If you would like to shape or press the cookies, then roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and do so. Place them on a lined baking sheet after. Then freeze for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg