Classic Butter Cookies
Descripción
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Egg and Extracts
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fully combined
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt
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Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix
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Shape Cookies
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. If desired, flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or press with a fork for a pattern
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Bake
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain pale.
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Cool
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
