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Buttery Piping Cookies Recipe

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These classic Butter Cookies are tender, buttery, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like high-quality butter, sugar, and vanilla, they bake up into delightful golden treats with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dough is piped into elegant circles, chilled for firmness, and then baked to perfect crispness around the edges.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Butter Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened, use high-quality, name brand butter)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk (any kind, or more if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside while you prepare the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-low speed until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix on medium-low speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Incorporate Flour and Salt: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing just until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Adjust Consistency with Milk: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently after each addition until the dough reaches a piping consistency—smooth but firm enough to hold its shape.
  6. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles of dough evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with decorative sprinkles for added color and texture.
  7. Chill Dough: Place the baking sheets with piped dough into the refrigerator and chill for at least 20-30 minutes to firm up. This step helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the chilled cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before serving to ensure they crisp up perfectly.

Notes

  • Use high-quality, unsalted butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies.
  • Milk amount may vary depending on flour brand and humidity; add gradually to achieve proper piping consistency.
  • Chilling the dough is important for cookie shape and texture.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add a fun decorative touch.

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