These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are crisp around the edges, tender in the center, and perfect for holidays, tea time, or gifting. The dough pipes beautifully into swirls, rosettes, and ridged shapes for a bakery-style finish.
Prep Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Chill: 20–30 minutes (optional, but recommended)
- Bake: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
Yield
24–30 cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk (only if needed for piping)
Optional Decorations
- Colored sprinkles
- Coarse sugar
- Melted dark, milk, or white chocolate
- Chopped pistachios or crushed nuts
