Soft Butter Cookies
Chewy, rich, and ultra-soft cookies with a velvety texture, crafted from a precise balance of butter, egg yolks, and minimal spreading for tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 48 cookies
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup
Granulated sugar, ⅔ cup
Egg yolks, 2
Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
All-purpose flour, 2 cups
Salt, ¼ tsp
Milk (whole or 2%), 2 Tbsp
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line trays with parchment paper
Chill trays if ambient temperature exceeds 75°F
Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix on medium until fully combined
Sift flour and salt into the bowl; mix on low until crumbly
Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dough is sticky and thick buttercream consistency
Transfer dough to a piping bag with an open star tip
Pipe 2-inch rosettes onto prepared trays, spacing 2 inches apart
Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set
Cool completely on baking sheets before storing
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for even creaming
Substitute brown sugar for a caramel hint
Ensure egg yolks are room-temperature for better emulsion
Mix flour with ½ cup cornstarch for extra softness
Adjust milk quantity based on dough consistency
Piping into rosettes provides uniform shape and rise
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