Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and salt. Stir in the cinnamon. 2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and set. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Easy Butter Cookie Recipe – 6 Ingredients

Don’t let the lack of extensive ingredients fool you – these easy butter cookies are seriously delicious! They’re thick, chewy cookies that have a perfectly rich and buttery flavor. No matter why you’re making them, you’ll probably want to double up this recipe. No one is able to resist these simple, buttery, tasty cookies!

How to Make Butter Cookies

Beat the butter and sugar together. Add the flour and salt, and beat until the mixture is smooth. Place the dough on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes in a preheated oven. Allow to cool fully on a wire rack before serving or storing.

I love making these cookies for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday. Simplicity is best! Thick, chewy, buttery goodness in the most simplistic fashion – that’s how I’d describe these cookies! Make a big batch today and prepare to meet your new favorite easy cookie recipe. And, yes… they’re even better than what Grandma used to make! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!