Easy No-Chill Flower-Shaped Butter Cookies
A quick and simple butter cookie recipe that skips the chilling step, producing flower-shaped cookies with crispy edges and tender centers, perfect for beginners and busy bakers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 22-24 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
- Gradually add 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thickness.
- Press a flower-shaped cookie cutter (about 2.5 inches / 6 cm diameter) into the dough, lift each shape, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Skip chilling and place the baking sheet directly into the oven.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown and centers look set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if needed.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to crisp up.
Notes
If dough is too soft to cut clean shapes, chill in the freezer for 10 minutes briefly. Use room temperature butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Use light-colored pans or parchment paper to prevent burnt bottoms. Store in airtight container up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to refresh crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
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