Soft Vanilla Butter Cookies : Simple, Sweet, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth
These Soft Vanilla Butter Cookies are the kind of classic treat that never goes out of style. Made with basic pantry staples and a touch of milk for tenderness, these cookies are buttery, lightly sweet, and have a soft bite that makes them utterly irresistible. Whether you shape them, roll them, or press them with a fork, they’ll be a hit for holidays, afternoon tea, or your next cozy baking session.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 25–27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add Vanilla & Milk
Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape Cookies
Scoop or roll dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly with the back of a fork or leave rounded for puffier cookies.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just turning golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 1g