Golden Classic Butter Cookies with Crisp Edges 🍪✨
A timeless cookie recipe with buttery flavor, crisp edges, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for tea time or holiday treats.
Ingredients
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix dry: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until dough forms.
- Shape: Roll dough into small balls or use cookie cutters. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool: Transfer to wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in airtight container.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add lemon zest or almond extract.
- Decoration: Sprinkle with sugar before baking or dip in melted chocolate after cooling.
- Storage: Keep cookies fresh in a tin for up to 1 week.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Classic Butter Cookies—golden, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth 🍪✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in chocolate or keep them plain?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cookie craving.” • “Tag a friend who loves buttery cookies.” • “Golden edges, buttery flavor.”