Easy Butter Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Dip Option

By Daily Recipes - décembre 07, 2025

Simple Ingredients, Perfect Texture

These cookies only need a handful of ingredients, but each one plays a key role in the final texture and flavor:

Ingredient	Why It Matters
1 cup unsalted butter	The star of the show gives these cookies their signature flavor and tenderness.
3/4 cup sugar	Granulated sugar provides the perfect crisp edge and balanced sweetness.
1 egg yolk	Adds richness and binding without making the dough cakey.
2 tsp vanilla extract	Deepens the overall flavor and brings warmth to each bite.
1/4 tsp salt	Essential to balance the butter and sugar don’t skip it.
2 cups + 2 tbsp flour	Just enough to hold the dough without making it dense.

The dough is very forgiving. It’s soft, but it holds its shape well when piped or shaped. You can make sandwich cookies, swirls, pressed flowers, or classic rounds. One reader told me she uses a cookie stamp and they hold every detail!

Optional Chocolate Dip

If you’ve got a chocolate craving, this variation’s for you:

Melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening in the microwave (30-second bursts).
Dip half of each cooled cookie into the chocolate, then set on wax paper.
Optional: Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt.

The chocolate coating gives that extra snap and shine. It reminds me of our no bake chocolate coconut bars just enough decadence without overpowering the simplicity.

Whether you keep them classic or dress them up, these cookies are the kind you’ll crave weekly. They’re quick, charming, and perfect for any season.

Next, we’ll get into the step by step method, shaping tricks, baking times, and tips to store or gift them beautifully.

Step by Step: How to Make Perfect Butter Cookies

1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a spatula or handheld whisk until light and creamy. This step is key for getting that delicate crispness.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.

2: Add the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to your wet mixture.
Stir with a spatula until a soft, smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing once the flour disappears, stop.

3: Shape the Cookies

Option 1: Use a piping bag with a star tip to pipe rosettes or swirls onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Option 2: Roll dough into a log, chill for 30 minutes, then slice into ¼ inch thick discs.
Option 3: Roll the dough gently and cut with cookie cutters. This makes great holiday shapes.

4: Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended)

Pop the shaped cookies into the fridge for 15-30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape and bake more evenly.

5: Bake to Golden Perfection

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden.
Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.

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