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Easy Aesthetic Butter Cookies
Discover how to make simple and delicious butter cookies, perfect for a quick snack or a charming treat. This recipe is straightforward, requiring minimal ingredients and steps, making it an excellent choice for beginner bakers looking for an easy and aesthetic baking project. The resulting cookies are tender, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delightful.
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Creaming butter and sugar
Recipe Information
12m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
27m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
100
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Forming the cookie dough
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Cut cookies ready for baking
Instructions
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- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.2mPreview2mPreviewIn a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the large egg yolk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well until fully combined.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the large egg yolk to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well until fully combined. - Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough starts to form. Be careful not to overmix.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough starts to form. Be careful not to overmix. - Lightly knead the dough a few times and form it into a smooth ball.1mPreview1mPreviewLightly knead the dough a few times and form it into a smooth ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness, typically about 1/4 inch (6mm).2m
Preview2mPreviewOn a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness, typically about 1/4 inch (6mm). - Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into various shapes. Carefully lift the cut cookies.2mPreview2mPreviewUse cookie cutters to cut the dough into various shapes. Carefully lift the cut cookies.
- Place the cut cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.1m
Preview1mPreviewPlace the cut cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.15m
Preview15mPreviewBake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. - Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.5m
Preview5mPreviewRemove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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