Basic Crispy Cookie Cutter Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave the butter for about 10 seconds, and mix with spatula by mashing.
2. 2
   If you bring the butter to room temperature, you don't need to microwave.
3. 3
   Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. 4
   Add a beaten eggs or milk, and mix well until the mixture is smooth and no longer lumpy as illustrated in the picture.
5. 5
   I recommend using a whisk.
6. 6
   Add flour, mix, and roll into a ball.
7. 7
   Using a spatula works better.
8. 8
   Place the dough on top of plastic wrap or on the work surface with flour.
9. 9
   Roll out with a rolling pin into 2 ~ 3 mm.
10. 10
    Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters.
11. 11
    Lay on parchment paper over a baking sheet.
12. 12
    You only see one baking sheet in the picture, but you will make 2 baking sheets worth of cookies.
13. 13
    Bake in the oven at 180C / 355F for about 17 ~ 19 minutes.
14. 14
    You don't need to preheat the oven.
15. 15
    If the dough is thin, 17-minute baking time will be perfect.
16. 16
    Please be careful not to burn them.
17. 17
    Done.
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    It's also delicious with chocolate chips, black tea leaves, matcha, or almonds!