Description
Crispy around the edges and buttery in the center, these Butter Crunch Cookies are coated in coarse sugar for the perfect sweet crunch and rich homemade flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in coarse sugar.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets with space between them.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes if your kitchen is warm.
- Use coarse sugar for the best crunchy texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Do not overbake or the cookies may become too hard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
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