Description
Classic buttery cookies that are easy to customize with mix-ins of your choice. These soft-centered cookies with golden edges are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in eggs one at a time
- Mix in vanilla extract if using
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients
- Chill dough for at least 10 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden
- Cool on baking sheet before transferring
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract during butter-creaming for enhanced flavor
- Chill dough for at least 10 minutes to prevent spreading
- Add ½ cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts when incorporating flour
- Look for golden edges with soft centers when baking
- Can use salted butter – just omit additional salt
- Can be made without a mixer using very soft butter and a wooden spoon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: butter cookies, easy cookies, basic cookie recipe, customizable cookies
