There’s something timeless about a buttery cookie that melts in your mouth. This Best Butter Cookies recipe is everything a classic cookie should be, crisp at the edges, tender in the center, and rich with real buttery flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies come together quickly and never disappoint. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, preparing tea-time treats, or simply craving something sweet, this recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen. What makes these cookies truly special is their perfect texture and pure flavor. You don’t need fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients—just butter, sugar, flour, and a touch of vanilla. In just a few steps, you’ll have a batch of golden, delicious cookies that look beautiful and taste even better.
As we count down to Christmas “just 10 days away” it’s baking time. These best butter cookies make the perfect treat for your festive gathering.
Serve them during Christmas tea or wrap them as a thoughtful gift. Their classic flavor and tender texture win hearts every single time.
To get perfect butter cookies, start with the right flour amount. Too little flour makes cookies flat, soft, and hard to hold.
Too much flour makes the dough too stiff to pipe smoothly. Accurate measurement makes all the difference in texture and shape.
These cookies are delicate, buttery, and incredibly addictive in every bite. Kids love helping with piping and decorating, making it a fun activity.
Bake a double batch, you’ll want extras for snacking and sharing. Warm your kitchen with the aroma of homemade butter cookies.
Celebrate the season with a simple recipe that brings joyful memories. So preheat the oven, grab your piping bag, and let’s bake the best butter cookies you’ve ever tried.
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Ingredients
- 125 g soft unsalted butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 145g
- Pinch of salt
- Strawberry jam
Instructions
- Mix the butter with the powdered sugar, then add the egg yolk and mix until smooth and buttery.
- Add flour and a pinch of salt, and knead just until you have a smooth butter cookie dough.
- Fill the cookie dough into a decorating bag attached with a decorating tip. (I use 2 decorating piping tips in this recipe: the open star tip and the star tip)
- Pipe the cookie in a small rose shape onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. With a wooden spoon, make a small hole in the middle of the cookies for the filling.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes at 180°C (365°F) or until the cookies are light golden.
- Fill cookies with strawberry jam (watch the above video for more instructions).
- Store in cookies jar at room temperature.
