Description
Delicious Italian Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth with a rich buttery flavor and crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk (only if needed to create soft dough)
- Nonpareil decorating sprinkles
- 1/2 cup melting chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well. Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. If too dry, mix in whole milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, melt chocolate and drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with nonpareil sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg