World’s Best Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
If you love soft, rich cookies, this World’s Best Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light, fluffy, and smooth.
Add Vanilla
- Mix in vanilla extract. This adds a sweet and pleasant aroma to the cookies.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, cornstarch and salt. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Dough
- Roll dough into small balls or pipe shapes using a piping bag for classic butter cookies.
Place on Tray
- Place cookies on the baking tray, leaving space between them for spreading.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake to keep them soft.
Cool the Cookies
- Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve fresh or store for later. These cookies taste best with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for best flavor
- Do not overmix dough to keep cookies soft
- Chill dough if too soft to handle
- Add chocolate chips for variation
- Dip cookies in melted chocolate for extra taste
- Sprinkle sugar on top before baking