Aesthetic Butter Cookies by Okaysimrann

Ingredients

• 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 150g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 300g (2 1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating on medium speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated.
3. Sift in the flour and salt, folding gently with a spatula until just combined into a soft dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe desired shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet until ready to serve.
5. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.