Description
Delicious homemade butter cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups butter (3 sticks)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter (5⅓ tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 7–8 tablespoons milk
- food coloring (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper if desired.
- Scoop scant ¼-cup portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly. Place 2-3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges just begin to brown. Do not overbake.
- Cool on the pan for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla, and 7 tablespoons of milk. Stir until well combined.
- Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, only if needed for desired consistency.
- Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before frosting.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg