Easy Tea Time Butter Cookies: Your Perfect Baking Recipe!
What is a Butter cookie?
A butter cookie is a type of cookie that is rich in buttery flavor and has a crisp, crumbly texture. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and sometimes vanilla, these cookies are known for their melt-in-your-mouth quality. They can be shaped into various forms, such as rounds, squares, or even piped into different designs. Butter cookies are often enjoyed with tea or coffee and are popular during holidays and special occasions. Their rich, buttery taste makes them a classic and comforting treat.
A butter cookie is a type of cookie that is rich in buttery flavor and has a crisp, crumbly texture. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and sometimes vanilla, these cookies are known for their melt-in-your-mouth quality. They can be shaped into various forms, such as rounds, squares, or even piped into different designs. Butter cookies are often enjoyed with tea or coffee and are popular during holidays and special occasions. Their rich, buttery taste makes them a classic and comforting treat.
- 2 cups 2.5 All-purpose flour (Maida)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 Nos Egg
- 3/4 cup Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Start by sieving the all-purpose flour (maida) and salt together. Next, powder the sugar and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine the creamed mixture with the egg and vanilla essence. Knead the mixture gently until it forms a smooth dough.
- Wrap the dough in cling film or place it in a covered bowl and chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out.
- Once chilled, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes.
- Place the shaped dough pieces on a greased baking tin, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.Note: Temperature may varies depends on the OTG oven you use. So keep an eye on the cookies after 10 minutes. Some OTG takes more than 10 minutes. Use Oven thermometer to check the temperature correctly.
Once baked, let the cookies cool completely. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Enjoy your homemade butter cookies!
Serving Suggestions:
- With a Hot Beverage: Serve these butter cookies with a warm cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. The buttery, crisp texture complements hot drinks perfectly.
- Snack Time: Enjoy these cookies as a quick and satisfying snack any time of the day. They are perfect for a mid-afternoon treat or a sweet indulgence after dinner.
On a Dessert Platter: Add these cookies to a dessert platter along with other baked goods like brownies, muffins, or cake slices. They add a classic, buttery option that everyone will love.
I’m Santhiya Balaguru, A foodie, a passionate food lover from Madurai. My journey with food started from a young age, and I’ve always been eager to try new dishes. After completing my education, I worked in the IT industry in Chennai. There, I indulged in exploring various cuisines and shared my reviews with friends and family. This love for food eventually led me to experiment with cooking restaurant-style dishes at home.
