Classic Piped Butter Cookies Recipe 🧈🍪
These melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies are delicate, lightly sweet, and perfect for piping into beautiful shapes. Ideal for holidays, tea time, or edible gifts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
(Optional: Sprinkles, melted chocolate, or sanding sugar for decoration.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 mins with a mixer).
3. Add Flavors
- Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
4. Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a smooth dough forms. Don’t overmix!
5. Pipe Shapes
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip (e.g., Wilton 1M) and pipe:
- Rosettes
- S-shapes
-
Simple rounds
(If dough is too soft, chill for 15 mins first.)
6. Bake
- Bake for 10–12 mins until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for 2 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
Pro Tips
✨ Butter Temp: Softened but not melted—should leave a slight indent when pressed.
🎨 Decorate: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.
🌡 Avoid Spreading: If dough is too soft, chill piped shapes for 10 mins before baking.
📦 Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week (or freeze for 1 month).
Variations
🍋 Lemon Cookies: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + 1 tsp lemon juice.
🍫 Chocolate Dip: Dunk half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate.
🎄 Holiday Twist: Use red/green sprinkles or colored sugar.
Nutrition (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbs: 16g
- Fat: 9g
“These buttery gems shatter delicately with each bite—elegant enough for a cookie tin, simple enough for weeknight baking.”
Pipe, bake, and enjoy! Tag your creations with #ButterCookieMagic 🎀