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Classic Butter Cookie held in one hand with Christmas Cookie Box in the Background

Classic Butter Cookies

Known to many as the Italian Butter Cookie, these classic butter cookies are SO easy to make and truly melt in your mouth.
PRep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings 16 cookies
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Equipment

  • 1 Standmixer
  • 1 non-stick spatula
  • 1 piping bag
  • 1 star pastry tip

Ingredients

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, 200 grams
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar sugar 70 grams
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 210 grams
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch 30 grams
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream 20 grams, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325F
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, line two if you have them. If not, be prepared to use the same sheet twice with a clean sheet of parchment
  • In the bowl of a stand-mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter and the sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy- about 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a non-stick spatula. Add in the vanilla and mix again.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl once again and add in the flour, cornstarch and salt. Mix until thick dough forms
  • Add in the heavy cream and mix until completely combined. Scrape the dough from the bowl and any excess on the paddle attachment and place into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Using even pressure, hold the bag upright and create a circle with the dough, making sure not to leave a large gap in the center. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.