Classic Butter Cookies (No Chill, Optional Chocolate Dip)
Crisp edges, buttery richness, and that melt-in-your-mouth center—these Classic Butter Cookies are a holiday must and year-round winner. With just six simple ingredients and no chilling required, they come together fast and bake up beautifully. Pipe them for that classic swirl look, and dip in chocolate and sprinkles for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 56 minute
- Yield: 26 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups + 2 tablespoons (265 g) all-purpose flour
Optional Chocolate Coating
1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips
½ teaspoon vegetable shortening
Nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 1–2 minutes).
Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like Ateco 827). Pipe swirls onto baking sheets, spacing cookies apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
For Chocolate Dip (Optional)
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
Dip half of each cooled cookie in chocolate, then add sprinkles. Place on parchment until set.
Nutrition
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g