Quick Description
These Butternuts Cookies are classic, old-fashioned cookies with a soft, tender crumb and rich buttery flavor. Simple pantry ingredients come together to create cookies that are lightly crisp on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth soft inside—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 24–30 cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes (recommended)
- Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
Ingredients List
-
2 cups all-purpose flour
(You may substitute 1 cup with cake flour for extra tenderness) - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
Fold in chopped nuts if using.
Step 5: Chill (Recommended)
Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes for thicker, softer cookies.
Step 6: Bake
Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Additional Notes
- Room-temperature butter is key for proper creaming and soft texture.
- Don’t overbake — cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.
- Extra soft cookies: Swap half the granulated sugar for brown sugar.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian
- Contains gluten & dairy
- Classic comfort cookie
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Chocolate Chip Butternuts: Add ½ cup chocolate chips
- Spiced Version: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
- Holiday Twist: Drizzle with vanilla glaze
- Serve with: coffee, tea, or a glass of milk
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Room Temp: Store in airtight container up to 5 days
- Freeze Dough: Up to 3 months
- Freeze Baked Cookies: Up to 2 months
FAQs
Q: Can I use salted butter?
Yes—just reduce added salt by half.
Q: Why chill the dough?
Chilling prevents spreading and improves flavor.
Q: Can I make these thinner?
Skip chilling and flatten dough slightly before baking.
