Best Butter Cookies

Here’s a truly classic “Best Butter Cookies” recipe—rich, tender, and melts in your mouth every time 🍪🧈
Simple ingredients, bakery-quality results.

Best Butter Cookies (Melt-in-Your-Mouth)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, very soft

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugar
   Beat until pale, fluffy, and smooth (2–3 minutes).

2. Add vanilla & salt
   Mix just to combine.

3. Add flour
   Mix until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).

4. Shape
   Pipe with a star tip or roll into small balls and lightly flatten.

5. Chill (important!)
   Refrigerate 20–30 minutes so cookies keep their shape.

6. Bake
   Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 10–12 minutes
   → bottoms set, tops still pale (no browning).

7. Cool
   Let rest on the tray 5 minutes, then transfer.

Why These Are “The Best”

• Powdered sugar = delicate crumb

• High butter ratio = rich flavor

• Low bake time = melt-away texture

Easy Flavor Upgrades

• Chocolate-dipped: dip half in melted chocolate

• Vanilla sugar: sprinkle before baking

• Lemon: add ½ tsp lemon zest

• Holiday style: sandwich with jam