Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Roll small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Butter Cookies, Holiday Treats, Easy Cookies, Festive Baking