World's Best Butter Cookies Recipe

After testing 8 recipes, I found the ultimate butter cookie! Chef Alice Medrich-inspired, these cookies are perfectly buttery, delightfully crumbly (like the best shortbread), and not overly sweet. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth perfection – these are truly the world's best!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 66.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.2 (193 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for World's Best Butter Cookies

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How to Make World's Best Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and 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

0 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g