Buttery Sugar Cookies
Buttery Sugar Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Beat together butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 with a handheld.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBeat together butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 with a handheld.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour.
Halve dough and form each half into a disk, then wrap in wax paper.
Put each disk in a resealable plastic bag and chill until firm enough to roll into balls, about 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
While oven heats, work with 1 piece of dough (keep remaining dough chilled).
Roll 1 level tablespoon of dough into a ball, then roll in coarse sugar in a shallow bowl to coat completely. (If dough becomes too soft to roll easily into balls, quick-chill in the freezer or chill in the refrigerator.).
Place balls 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.
With the flat bottom of a glass, flatten balls into 2-inch rounds.
Bake cookies, one sheet at time, until bottoms are golden, 12 to 15 minutes total.
Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely.
Make more cookies with remaining dough on cooled baking sheets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
