Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7/8 cup unsalted butter at room temperature; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups; 5/8 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 egg white; salt; 5/8 cup dark chocolate; candy sprinkles

Servings: persons

7/8 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups
5/8 cup sugar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 egg white
salt
5/8 cup dark chocolate
candy sprinkles

1
Using an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
2
Add the flour, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg white, and salt. Continue mixing until the ingredients are completely mixed.
3
Form a dough ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for one hour.
4
Preheat the oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. With a cookie stamp the cookies into desired shapes.
6
Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
7
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
8
Melt the chocolate using the microwave and dip the cookies in it.
9
Dust them with candy sprinkles and serve.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7/8 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups, 5/8 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Butter Cookies

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