Delicious Butter Cookies Recipe: Soft, Crumbly, and Irresistible.

Delicious Butter Cookies Recipe: Soft, Crumbly, and Irresistible. Indulge in the richness of butter cookies! Learn how to make soft, crumbly, and deliciously sweet treats with our easy recipe. Perfect for snacking or gifting.

*Introduction*

Butter cookies, a classic favorite, evoke memories of childhood summers and warm, comforting treats. These tender, crumbly, and sweetly indulgent cookies are perfect for snacking, gifting, or accompanying your favorite beverage. In this article, we’ll explore the history, benefits, and a simple recipe for making mouthwatering butter cookies.

History of Butter Cookies

Originating in 16th-century Europe, butter cookies gained popularity in Denmark and Scotland. The original recipes featured simple ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Today, creative variations abound.

*Benefits of Butter Cookies*

1. *Easy to make*: Simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
2. *Versatile*: Customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
3. *Perfect gift*: Packaged beautifully, ideal for occasions.
4. *Comfort food*: Soothing, sweet treats for stressful days.

 

3 INGREDIENT BUTTER COOKIES (NO EGGS)

Ingredients
* 1 cup (227 g) butter softened and slightly melted (see notes)
* 1 cup (118 g) powdered sugar
* 2 cups (256 g) all purpose flour

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugar. Cream at highest speed for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. The mixture should turn from yellow to white and look like whipped cream when you are done. If you are using a stand mixer, make sure to stop and scrape the sides of your bowl a few times with a spatula so that all the butter gets creamed. I used the wire whisk attachment with the stand mixer.

3. Add in the flour. Mix in at low speed and then gradually increase speed once flour is incorporated. The mixture will be crumbly at first but then should form a thick, soft dough, almost like a thick paste. You can stop mixing once the dough comes together.

4. Add dough to a piping bag. Using a large open star tip (I used one with a 1/2 inch opening), pipe swirls or whatever design you prefer. Space cookies 1 inch apart. See notes for other options if you don’t wish to pipe the cookies. Place piped cookies into fridge for 30 minutes so the dough is chilled. This will prevent the cookies from spreading too much when they bake.

5. Place one cookie sheet into the middle of your oven. Bake cookies for about 15-20 minutes or until edges and surface start to turn a light brown. (Mine took about 18-20 minutes). Remove cookies from oven and bake the second tray. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet before removing. Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container.

 

*Storage and Serving*

1. Store in airtight containers up to 5 days.
2. Freeze for up to 2 months.
3. Serve with tea, coffee, or milk.

*Conclusion*

Butter cookies are timeless treats that bring joy and satisfaction. With this simple recipe, create delicious memories for yourself and loved ones.