Best Ever Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Best Ever Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Frosting; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in large mixer bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed until creamy.
3
Reduce speed to low.
4
Add flour, orange juice, vanilla and baking powder.
5
Beat until well mixed.
6
Divide dough into thirds and wrap in plastic food wrap.
7
Refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours).
8
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
9
On lightly floured surface roll out dough, one third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.
10
Cut with 4 or 5 inch cookie cutter.
11
Place one inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake for 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
13
Let stand one minute then remove from cookie sheet.
14
Cool completely.
15
Frosting: Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl.
16
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy.
17
Tint with food color if desired.
18
Frost and decorate cookies as desired.

1427

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Ever Butter Cookies

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