Crisp Butter Cookies Recipes

CRISP BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, mixing well (dough will be very stiff)., On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 2-1/2-in. squares, rectangles or diamonds. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar., Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 7-8 minutes. (Watch carefully as cookies will brown quickly.) Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

CRISPY BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

THE BEST BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for a full 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through the mixing; the butter should be very light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until well combined. Add half the dry ingredients and beat on low speed to combine. Scrape down the mixing bowl before adding the remaining dry ingredients and beat to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour in the bowl for drop cookies, or form into a 1-inch log for slice-and-bake cookies.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl. For drop cookies, scoop the cookie dough with a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop and then dip the tops of the cookie dough balls into the sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• For slice-and-bake cookies, cut the log into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Press the tops into the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the cookies until slightly puffed and lightly golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes.

CRISPY BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, cream butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well. Stir in cereal and butterscotch chips.
• Drop by heaping tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove cookies to cool on racks.

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat margarine and peanut butter until smooth.
• Beat in sugars until blended.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Add flour mixture and beat well.
• If necessary, chill dough.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Roll into sugar.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
• Flatten with fork, making criss cross pattern.
• Bake 350*.
• 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Peanut Butter Crackles: Follow basic recipe.
• Roll into sugar before placing on cookie sheet.
• Do not flatten.
• Bake 15- 18 minutes.
• Immediately press chocolate candy kiss firmly into top of each cookie.
• Cookie will crack around edges.

CRISP BUTTER COOKIES (REFRIGERATOR COOKIES)

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Beat butter and sugar in a second large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in the egg. Gradually blend in the flour mixture until dough is just mixed.
• Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs in waxed paper and chill for 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Cut the logs into ¼ inch thick slices and place 1 inch apart onto baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly colored, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

CRISP BUTTER COOKIES (REFRIGERATOR COOKIES)

Steps:

• Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
• Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a log 1 ½-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Cut the logs into ¼-inch thick slices and place 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes; until lightly colored.
• Transfer to wire racks to cool.