These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crisp around the edges, tender in the center, and perfect for decorating with jam or chocolate. One simple dough can be piped or shaped into a variety of beautiful cookies, just like the assortment shown in the picture.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 30–36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Decorations
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Melted milk or dark chocolate
- Melted white chocolate
- Candied cherries
- Colored sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
