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Homemade Butter Cookies – Beyond the Butter®

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Welcome to Part 4 of 4 of my kitchen guide for Homemade Butter Cookies – Beyond the Butter®. Whether you are meal-prepping for the week ahead or saving leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, here is how to keep every bite fresh.

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How to Store, Freeze & Reheat

These cookies are wonderful on their own, but I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate. They also make a lovely gift—just stack them in a pretty tin with parchment paper between layers.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.

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Homemade Butter Cookies – Beyond the Butter®

These Homemade Butter Cookies are crisp on the edges, tender in the middle, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery. With just a handful of pantry staples, they come together in minutes and disappear even faster—perfect for holidays, tea time, or a simple weeknight treat.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings24 cookies
CourseDessert
Calories180 kcal

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and if desired, roll each ball in sanding sugar for a sparkly finish. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the best texture, make sure your butter is truly softened—not melted—so the cookies hold their shape. Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 20gFat: 10gFiber: 0.5g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.