Description
Vanilla butter cookies are a holiday favorite! Topped with powdered sugar, these soft and tender cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (114g) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter and vanilla until creamy and combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
- Add the flour, cornstarch and salt and mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate dough for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and set aside.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch-sized balls (about 4 tsp each or .75 oz) and place them onto the prepared baking tray. Press them down in the middle with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they don’t look undercooked in the middle. You don’t want them to brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- To Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy within 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: Freeze cooled cookies in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Add parchment paper between layers if stacking is needed. Thaw cookies on the counter before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 28.2 mg
- Fat: 8.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.5 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 22.2 mg
