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German Butter Cookies

A simple recipe for delicious Old Fashioned German Butter Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: German
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter, not margarine.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. If the dough is sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough and cut into desired shapes.
  2. Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
Cooling and Storage
  1. Let the cookies cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

Notes

To decorate, consider a light dusting of powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or sprinkles. These cookies can last close to two weeks in airtight containers and dough can be frozen for up to three months.