Butter Cookies

Name: Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 16, 16 cookies
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt; 2 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour ((240g)); 1 cup unsalted butter (softened (227g)); ½ cup granulated sugar ((100g)); ⅓ cup sanding sugar or coarse sugar ((66g))

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These crisp, delicious butter cookies have lots of amazing butter flavor and a melt in your mouth consistency that will have you coming back for more.

By: Preppykitchen (via Preppykitchen)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Yields: 16, 16 cookies

Ingredients

½ teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour ((240g))
1 cup unsalted butter (softened (227g))
½ cup granulated sugar ((100g))
⅓ cup sanding sugar or coarse sugar ((66g))

Instructions

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and salt together until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stop and scrape down sides of the bowl during mixing.
Add in the flour mixture and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Dump the dough out onto the counter (the dough will be soft. Flour the surface and your hands as needed. Knead it a few times until the dough comes together into a single, solid ball. Shape it into a long shape, about 12 inches long.
Place it on a sheet of parchment paper or plastic, wrap it tightly and twist the ends to seal. Chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 72 hours. (I've found the best way to keep the dough from flattening out on the bottom is to pop it into an empty cardboard paper towel roll.)
Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.