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Classic butter cookies with crisp edges and soft, melt-in-your-mouth centers.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape cookies and bake until edges are lightly golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Add vanilla or dip in chocolate for variation.

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