Monday, December 21, 2009

World's Best Butter Cookies

8 oz unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
2 c all purpose flour

  • Beat the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together until smooth & creamy
  • Mix in the egg yolk until well incorporated, scraping down the side of bowl
  • Add the flour and mix just until incorporated
  • Scrape onto lightly floured board and knead a few times, just until dough smooths out
  • Turn onto a sheet of plastic wrap and chill
  • Before baking, preheat the oven to 325
  • Roll the dough out to about 1/8" thick, cut shapes and place on parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake until edges are just beginning to turn golden, about 16-18 minutes

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