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Butter Cookies are classic, melt-in-your-mouth treats made with a rich blend of butter, sugar, and flour. Known for their crisp yet tender texture and buttery flavor, these cookies are often shaped into rounds, rings, or elegant swirls, and are a staple in holiday tins and gift boxes worldwide.

Key Ingredients:

  • Unsalted butter – the star ingredient, provides flavor and texture

  • All-purpose flour – structure and crispness

  • Powdered sugar or granulated sugar – sweetness and texture (powdered sugar makes them smoother)

  • Vanilla extract – for warm flavor

  • Salt – enhances the buttery taste

  • Optional additions: Lemon zest, almond extract, or dipping in chocolate

Texture & Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Rich, buttery, mildly sweet

  • Texture:

    • Crisp edges

    • Tender and crumbly center

    • Smooth and melt-in-the-mouth feel

How They're Made (Basic Steps):

  1. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. Add vanilla and optional flavorings.

  3. Gradually mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough.

  4. Pipe or shape the dough into desired forms (rings, swirls, discs).

  5. Chill the shaped dough if needed.

  6. Bake at 325–350°F (160–175°C) for 10–15 minutes until lightly golden.

  7. Cool completely before storing.

Popular Variations:

  • Danish Butter Cookies – iconic in decorative tins, often with sugar topping

  • Chocolate-Dipped Butter Cookies – half dipped in melted chocolate

  • Lemon Butter Cookies – with fresh zest and juice

  • Spritz Cookies – pressed into fun shapes using a cookie press

  • Almond Butter Cookies – flavored with almond extract or ground almonds

Storage Tips:

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 weeks.

  • Freeze unbaked dough or baked cookies for up to 3 months.

  • Keep dry to maintain crispness.

Perfect Pairings:

  • A cup of tea or coffee

  • Warm milk

  • Vanilla or chocolate pudding

  • Fresh berries or fruit preserves

Why They're a Favorite:

  • Simple ingredients, easy to make

  • Great for gifting and festive occasions

  • Elegant, versatile, and universally loved

  • Perfect base for decorating or flavor variations



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