Description

These soft butter cookies are tender, buttery, and melt in your mouth, making them a perfect homemade treat for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional add-ins:
1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans or walnuts
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Let butter soften at room temperature. Measure sugars, sift flour with baking powder and salt, and have vanilla ready.
Cream butter and sugars: Beat softened butter with granulated and powdered sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Shape cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Sift flour and powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Chill dough for 15-30 minutes if cookies spread too much. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 55
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 15
Protein: 1

Keywords: soft butter cookies, easy cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, homemade cookies, buttery cookies, holiday cookies