Description
Butter cookies bring pure joy straight from your stovetop, creating golden rounds of sweet comfort without touching an oven. These simple treats mix up quickly and deliver delightful crunch that makes sharing extra special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Sweetening Agents:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Unwrap 1 cup unsalted butter and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until soft and spreadable.
- Beat the softened butter with ½ cup powdered sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes creamy and airy.
- Pour 1 tsp vanilla extract into the butter mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Sift 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¼ tsp salt into the mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Roll the chilled dough into small 1-inch spheres using your palms.
- Coat each dough ball completely by rolling it in ¼ cup granulated sugar.
- Position a heavy skillet on the stovetop and set the heat to low (around 250°F).
- Carefully place cookie balls on the skillet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Cook the cookies for 10-12 minutes, rotating them every 3-4 minutes to achieve uniform golden edges.
- Check for doneness by observing lightly golden edges and set tops.
- Transfer the cooked cookies to a wire rack using a thin spatula.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving to ensure proper texture.
Notes
- Softening butter is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy cookie dough, so plan ahead and let it sit at room temperature.
- Cold dough helps cookies maintain their shape, so don’t skip the refrigeration step before cooking.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy griddle for even heat distribution and consistent browning of cookies.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to keep the same delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg