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Basic Butter Cookies

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A deliciously simple treat, these basic butter cookies offer golden, crispy edges and melt-in-your-mouth buttery centers, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  2. Mix in the salt and pure vanilla extract, then add the egg yolk, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until incorporated.
  4. Divide the dough into two halves, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll one piece of dough between parchment paper to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out cookies with cookie cutters.
  7. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheets and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze unbaked dough for up to three months.

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