Description
These Soft Butter Cookies are tender, buttery treats ideal for any occasion. With a delicate texture resembling thick buttercream, these cookies are piped into elegant rosettes and can be adorned with fruit jam or melted chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
Optional Toppings
- Fruit jam or melted chocolate, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully combined, creating a smooth batter base.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until large crumbs form, ensuring the dough is crumbly but not overworked.
- Add Milk and Mix to Dough: Pour in the milk and continue mixing until the dough turns sticky and resembles thick buttercream; add a little more milk if necessary to reach the right consistency.
- Prepare for Piping: Transfer the sticky dough into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip for shaping the cookies.
- Pipe Cookies: Pipe rosette shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart to allow gentle spreading.
- Chill if Needed: If the dough feels too soft to hold shape, chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator briefly before baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or adding optional decorations like fruit jam or melted chocolate.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened but not melted to achieve proper creaming.
- If the dough is too stiff to pipe, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Use fresh egg yolks for best texture and richness.
- Cookies can be decorated with jam or melted chocolate once cooled to add flavor and visual appeal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
