Description
Delicious and buttery cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature, 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (65 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract (10 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (195 grams)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (65 grams)
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla or almond extract and mix again.
- Add the flour and cornstarch. Mix again on medium speed until all of the flour is mixed in. Don’t overmix the dough.
- Use your hands to form the cookie dough into a ball. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes, or use a knife to cut rectangles or squares. Place the shapes on the prepared pan.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Don’t skip the refrigeration! This helps the cookies keep their shape.
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, just until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the very edges.
- Allow to cool completely on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the shape of the cookies.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg