Vanilla Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these melt-in-your-mouth Vanilla Butter Cookies! This easy recipe, inspired by a classic McCormick vanilla extract recipe, is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. These buttery, delicate cookies are quick to whip up and even quicker to disappear – perfect for baking with kids or a last-minute dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 95 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (33 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Butter Cookies

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How to Make Vanilla Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional) until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

16g

Carbs

3g