I’m drawn to simplicity, so when I’m in the mood for something sweet and delicious, I always turn to these crumbly, buttery cookies. Not to toot my own horn, but they’re the best butter cookie I’ve ever had. Bar none.
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry. Let’s get started.
Ingredients
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 stick of salted or unsalted butter
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 splashes of vanilla extract
Twist: Lemon zest
Decorating sugar or sprinkles
Directions
1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Incorporate the lemon zest into the flour mixture.
2. Use an electric mixer to whisk together butter, and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract and blend for five-to-six minutes. Switch the mixer on low, then slowly add flour until the dough is formed.
3. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Afterward, flatten them with a spoon or your thumb. Distribute decorating sugar or sprinkles on top of each cookie. Then, refrigerate for one hour or overnight.
4. When you’re ready for a snack: Heat your oven to 325 degrees F and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes. Let the cookies cool for five minutes, then store them in a container at room temperature.
Photos via Smitten Kitchen
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