Irresistible melt-in-your mouth butter cookies that are easy to make and requires only 6 ingredients. They are dipped in chocolate, filled with jam and sprinkled with festive decorations making them perfect for the holidays.
0 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar
2 In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Whip the butter and sugars thoroughly. This usually takes several minutes. Aim for a pale and fluffy consistency. This step is crucial for achieving a tender texture in your cookies.
Add Egg and Vanilla
4 Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Incorporate Flour and Salt
6 Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix, as this can result in dense cookies.
Assemble Piping Bag
8 Fit a large star-shaped piping tip into the end of a piping bag. Spoon the cookie dough into the piping bag and twist the top of the bag to secure the dough.I highly recommend the Wilton 8B or Ateco 849 pipping tips. These type of tips will give your cookies the classic rosette appearance.
Create the Cookie Shapes
10 On a parchment-lined baking sheet, hold the piping bag at a 90-degree angle. Squeeze the bag to release the dough, starting from the center and working your way outward in a circular motion. Create swirls and flower shapes. (See more details about piping butter cookies in text above)
11 If you plan on adding jam, create a well in the center of the cookies and add the jam before baking.
12 Make sure to leave enough space between each piped cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
Chill the Dough
14 Place the baking sheet with the uncooked cookies in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes. Do not skip this step because it ensures that the cookies hold their shape.
Bake and Decorate
16 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over baking. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
17 Once the cookies are cooled, let your creativity shine! Dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles or chopped pistachios.
