Butter Cookie
Butter Cookies are a timeless classic — simple, rich, and full of buttery flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can make a batch of crisp yet tender cookies that melt in your mouth and fill your kitchen with the comforting scent of home baking.These cookies are perfect for any occasion: holiday cookie boxes, afternoon tea, or a quick treat with coffee. Their subtle sweetness and beautiful golden color make them a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s easy to shape and decorate.Whether you’re baking with kids, preparing gifts, or just indulging in something homemade, this butter cookie recipe is a go-to favorite that never goes out of style.
Equipment
- Oven
- Hand Mixer
- Piping tip
Ingredients
- 145 g unsalted butter
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 200 g bread flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (A pinch of salt)
- 10 g milk powder
Instructions
- Add the butter, sugar, salt into a large bowl. Beat together until smooth.
- Add the egg in batches, mix well each time adding eggs.
- Then add milk powder and bread flour. Beat in order until the flour mixture is just combined. (Note: DO NOT over mix the dough.)
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large piping tip. Pipe a 1.5 - 2 inchs swirl and 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven 335°F (170°C) for 15~20 min, remove from oven and place aside to cool.
- Serve the butter cookies. Finish and enjoy
Serving & Storage Tips
Let cookies cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to a week. Great for gifting or prepping ahead during the holidays.
