Crispy and Tender Homemade Butter Cookies
Easy & Delicious Homemade Butter Cookie Recipe
Indulge in the rich, deep flavor of butter cookies, just like you’d find at a cafe, right in your own home! This recipe uses simple ingredients and is incredibly easy to follow, making it perfect for kids’ snacks or to enjoy with your coffee. Experience the delightful harmony of a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a satisfying crisp with this wonderful butter cookie recipe. Create your own sweet moments!
Key Ingredients
- 200g cake flour (low-gluten flour)
- 80g powdered sugar
- 150g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place the unsalted butter, softened to room temperature until it’s pliable like putty, into a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, cream the butter until it becomes light, fluffy, and pale yellow, resembling whipped cream. This ‘creaming’ process incorporates air, which is crucial for achieving a tender and delicate texture in your cookies.
Step 2
Sift the powdered sugar over the creamed butter. Continue mixing until the butter and sugar are well combined and the mixture turns into a smooth, creamy, ivory-colored paste. Using powdered sugar helps create a finer, more tender crumb in the finished cookie.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the egg. Gradually add the beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture, a little at a time, while mixing continuously. It’s important to ensure the egg is fully incorporated and the mixture doesn’t curdle or separate. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 4
Sift the cake flour directly into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Using a spatula or the lowest speed on your mixer, gently fold or mix the flour in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; overmixing develops gluten, which can result in tough cookies. Stop mixing as soon as you no longer see streaks of dry flour.
Step 5
Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with your desired tip. Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie. Get creative with your designs! If you don’t have a piping bag, you can also drop spoonfuls of dough or use a small ice cream scoop.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as baking times can vary depending on your oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious homemade butter cookies!