It had to be buttery, a little crumbly (like shortbread), and not too sweet. I think these are the Worlds Best Butter Cookie, courtesy of Chef Alice Medrich. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

Ingredients of Butter Cookies

  1. You need 1/2 lb of Butter (softened).
  2. Prepare 2/3 cup of sugar.
  3. Prepare 3 of egg yolks.
  4. You need 1 tsp of vanilla.
  5. You need 2 1/2 cup of flour (sifted).

Butter Cookies step by step

  1. Cream butter, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla.
  2. add flour a little at a time.
  3. Press onto cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 7-10 minutes at 400°F.

They are extremely buttery, crumbly and practically melt in the mouth. They are similar to Danish butter cookies and perfect for any holidays: Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, or any day of the year! There's no leavening, so the texture is closer to a shortbread cookie. The dough is like my spritz cookies, but with a little milk to make it pipe-able. Make sure it's properly softened to room temperature before beginning.

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