These buttery little cookies have delicate golden edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. They’re simple to make, and those pretty swirls make them perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or enjoying with a cup of coffee! Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 large egg yolk 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Have a large ungreased baking sheet ready. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix on low speed until a soft, smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open-star tip. Pipe 20 thick cookie swirls onto the baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them. Refrigerate the piped cookies for 20 minutes to help maintain their shape. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies are wonderfully buttery, lightly crisp around the edges, and tender with every bite!
Classic Homemade Butter Cookies
