Butter Cookies
Golden, crisp-edged butter cookies with a delicate swirl and rich, buttery flavor — perfect for holidays, gifting, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup (80g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the butter mixture.
- If dough is too stiff to pipe, add milk one tablespoon at a time until smooth and pipeable.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough if too soft to hold shape after piping.
- Use a star tip for traditional swirl pattern.
- Rotate tray halfway through baking for even coloring.
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