Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Cookies can be decorated with a drizzle of chocolate or sprinkled with almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg