Name: Italian Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup all purpose flour; 1½ tsp baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup butter; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla

How To Make Italian Butter Cookies

You don't need any occasion to enjoy these Italian butter cookies, but they can make any day special. Pair these up with a cup of tea or coffee.

Prep: 10 mins

Chill: 1 hr

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 1 hr 20 mins

Makes:

Ingredients

2 cup all purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup butter, (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg, large (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

In a medium bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl on medium speed beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla and combine. Add the sifted flour mixture a little at a time until combined.
Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and gently form into a ball (do not over knead). Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for one hour.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and roll to a little thicker than ⅛ inch thick.
Place on cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges or lightly golden. Let cool 5 to 8 minutes then move to cookie rack to cool completely, before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!