The Best Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies are one of those classic Christmas cookies that everyone loves. This homemade version is far better than what you’ll find in the tins at the store during the holidays and this addition of decadent chocolate takes them to a whole new level of delicious!

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Butter Cookies

I love these cookies because they keep well longer than most cookies, they’re perfect for gifting and they’re such a pretty cookie.

They have a rich buttery flavor and a satisfying crisp tender texture, and anytime a chocolate dip is involved no one can turn them away.

I made these two ways, the traditional flavor with vanilla extract then for a funfetti flavor (the white chocolate version with rainbow sprinkles) I added almond extract.

You can’t go wrong which ever route you go, even if you decide to skip the chocolate you’ll still have a perfectly delicious homemade cookie!

Can I Freeze These Cookies?

These cookies should freeze well for a month (or even more). If kept at room temperature they should keep for about 1 week.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large egg yolks*
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract**
• 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
• 2 - 4 tsp milk
• Chocolate or candy melts, optional (see notes)

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