Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add sifted flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into small balls or desired shapes and slightly flatten.
- Place cookies on the prepared tray with space between each.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Use softened, not melted, butter for best texture.
- Add vanilla extract or citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Cookies firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months with parchment between layers.
- Can be piped for decorative shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
