Name: Philippine Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk; Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)

Philippine Butter Cookies Recipe

Anette Goolsby Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Philippine Butter Cookies

Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball with a fork, or you can also press the dough into a cookie press for shaped cookies.
If desired, sprinkle the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delicious Philippine Butter Cookies with a cup of coffee or tea!