{"id":25711,"date":"2022-04-06T05:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=25711"},"modified":"2022-04-05T22:38:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T03:38:30","slug":"butter-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/butter-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Butter Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Homemade butter cookies are made with just seven simple ingredients. Dip them in chocolate and top with sprinkles to create bakery-worthy cookies!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25714 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of a pile of homemade butter cookies dipped in chocolate. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-11.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Butter cookies are so simple, but so unbelievably good. As the name suggests, they&#8217;re crisp yet soft cookies that are ultra buttery in flavor. Each bite melts in your mouth, leaving you craving another one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Making butter cookies from scratch couldn&#8217;t be easier. You need just seven basic ingredients to make them, and I can almost guarantee you have everything in your pantry already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although I used a piping bag and tip to shape the cookies, you could just scoop the dough and flatten each one with the bottom of a glass cup. I opted to dip the cookies in melted chocolate, which makes them even prettier!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Homemade butter cookies make for a special mid-morning snack along with your cup of tea or coffee. Or, wrap them up and gift them to friends and family.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25717 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make the best butter cookies. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for This Recipe&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>I won&#8217;t go over all of the ingredients needed for this recipe as they&#8217;re all pantry staples you can find at any grocery store. However, I wanted to highlight a few key ingredients to ensure butter cookie success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Egg Yolks:&nbsp;<\/strong>These add extra fat and richness to the cookie dough and create cookies that are incredibly soft! It&#8217;s best to let your egg yolks come to room temperature before mixing them in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong>&nbsp;I used whole milk, but you can use any kind of milk that you have on hand. I tested these cookies with different amounts of milk, from 1 tablespoon to 5 tablespoons. I found that 1 tablespoon was enough to make the dough pipe-able, but keep them from spreading too much in the oven.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:&nbsp;<\/strong>The star ingredient! You&#8217;ll need 1 cup or 2 sticks of unsalted butter for this recipe. I prefer to use European-style butter with a higher percentage of butterfat, like Danish Creamery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25718 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of butter cookie dough in a white mixing bowl. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Make Butter Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>This is a very simple butter cookie recipe, but I&#8217;ve tried to give as much detail as possible in the recipe card below to make piping and baking the cookies as easy as possible. Here&#8217;s how you make these cookies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Combine the butter and sugar:&nbsp;<\/strong>Beat them together just until smooth. I prefer using a handheld mixer for this, but a wooden spoon and some elbow grease will also work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add most of the remaining ingredients:&nbsp;<\/strong>Mix in the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in the flour:<\/strong> The mixture will look a little crumbly at first, this is normal! Continue mixing in the flour until the dough comes together like the picture above. If needed, you can stop and use a rubber spatula to help work the dough together.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"25719\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Butter Cookies-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?fit=680%2C1020&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-3.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Butter Cookies-3\" alt=\"Piped butter cookie dough on a parchment-lined baking heet. A piping bag rests on the side.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 373px;\" data-original-width=\"250\" data-original-height=\"373\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"246\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"369\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"25720\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Butter Cookies-4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?fit=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?fit=680%2C1020&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?w=246&#038;h=369&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-4.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w\" width=\"246\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"246\" data-original-height=\"369\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Butter Cookies-4\" alt=\"An overhead view of baked butter cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.\" style=\"width: 246px; height: 369px;\" \/> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pipe the cookie dough:&nbsp;<\/strong>Transfer half of the cookie dough to a piping bag that&#8217;s been fitted with a large piping tip. Then, pipe the dough into roughly 1.5- to 2-inch circles. Refill the piping bag as needed.&nbsp;I find that it&#8217;s easier to pipe the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, but you can pipe it onto parchment paper if you prefer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill the cookie dough:&nbsp;<\/strong>After all of the cookies have been piped out, place the baking sheets in the fridge. The dough needs to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will give the butter time to firm up, so that your cookies don&#8217;t spread too much in the oven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preheat the&nbsp;oven&nbsp;to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25722 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A chocolate-dipped butter cookie leaning against a glass of milk. More butter cookies surround them. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-9.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bake the cookies:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bake the chilled dough at 350\u00baF just until the cookies are set and the bottoms are golden.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool completely: <\/strong>If you piped the dough directly on the baking sheets, run a thin spatula under the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven so that they don&#8217;t stick! Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dip the cookies in chocolate:&nbsp;<\/strong>If desired, you can dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate. I also topped mine with sprinkles, but both steps are optional!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25721 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An overhead view of a pile of chocolate-dipped butter cookies with a small dish of sprinkles. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-5.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Because this is such a simple recipe, I don&#8217;t recommend substituting any of the ingredients in the actual cookies. However, you can change up the toppings as desired and even make sandwich cookies!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temper the chocolate:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you want to go a step further, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/tempered-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temper the chocolate<\/a> before dipping the cookies into it. While this step isn&#8217;t necessary, it does make the chocolate prettier and it will stay firm at room temperature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a different kind of chocolate:&nbsp;<\/strong>I used semisweet chocolate for these cookies, but white chocolate or even dark chocolate would work great as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sandwich cookies:&nbsp;<\/strong>Sandwich two cookies together using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/microwave-lemon-curd\/\">lemon curd<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/dulce-de-leche-recipe\/\">dulce de leche<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-chocolate-ganache\/\">chocolate ganache<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add lemon or orange zest:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you want to add a little extra flavor to these cookies, you can mix 1 tablespoon of lemon or orange zest in with the wet ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add almond extract:&nbsp;<\/strong>Adding almond extract is a great way to change the flavor of your cookies without having to make any adjustments. Simply add 1\/4 to 1\/2 teaspoon of almond extract along with the other wet ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25715 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Simple butter cookies piled on top of each other. The top cookie has a bite missing. \" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?resize=560%2C840&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-12.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"baking-tips\">\n<h2>Baking Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <span class=\"il\">butter<\/span> <span class=\"il\">cookie dough<\/span>&nbsp;is pretty thick, so the cookies don&#8217;t spread much in the oven. If needed, you can add up to 1 more tablespoon of milk. Keep in mind that the cookies may spread a little more in the oven if you use more milk.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re having issues piping the dough, work the mixture between your hands in the piping bag to warm it up and make it easier to pipe. It&#8217;s usually easier to pipe after the first 2 to 3 <span class=\"il\">cookies<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>I prefer to dip the end where the piping bag stops into the chocolate&nbsp;since it&#8217;s not as pretty.<\/li>\n<li>I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+8UeRF2L9OaEY0Zmr_KPHCw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ateco 827<\/a> piping tip for these cookies, but a similar large piping tip that&#8217;s 1\/2-inch wide will work as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>More Simple Cookie Recipes to Make!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/shortbread-cookies\/\">Classic Shortbread Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/linzer-cookies\/\">Linzer Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-and-chewy-sugar-cookies\/\">Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/soft-christmas-cut-sugar-cookies\/\">Cut-Out Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/classic-no-bake-cookies\/\">Classic No-Bake Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recipe Video<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-25723\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-fybdm1puhx5115gmd7gg\" data-video-id=\"fybdm1puhx5115gmd7gg\" data-sticky=\"1\" data-autoplay=\"1\"   data-volume=\"70\"  data-ratio=\"16:9\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-25723\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"25723\" data-servings=\"24\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"A butter cookie that has been dipped in chocolate sitting up against a glass of milk. More cookies and a bowl of sprinkles are around it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=170%2C170&amp;ssl=1 170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=340%2C340&amp;ssl=1 340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=680%2C680&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Butter-Cookies-15.jpg?resize=560%2C560&amp;ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-head\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-uppercase\">Butter Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">16<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">26<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Homemade butter cookies are made with just seven simple ingredients. Dip in chocolate and top with sprinkles to create bakery-worthy cookies!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-buttons\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wprm_print\/butter-cookies-2\" style=\"color: #3e4146;background-color: #f3a8a1;border-color: #f3a8a1;border-radius: 0px;padding: 8px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"25723\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livewellbakeoften.com%2Fbutter-cookies%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.livewellbakeoften.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2FButter-Cookies-15.jpg%3Ffit%3D1200%252C1200%26ssl%3D1&amp;description=Butter+Cookies&amp;is_video=false\" style=\"color: #3e4146;background-color: 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-25723 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"25723\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-25723-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"25723\" data-servings=\"24\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter&#032;softened (2 sticks; 230 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened (2 sticks; 230 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u2154&#032;cup&#032;granulated sugar&#032;(135 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(135 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large egg yolks&#032;at room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg yolks<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;whole milk&#032;(15 ml)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(15 ml)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 \u00bc&#032;cups&#032;all-purpose flour&#032;spooned &amp; leveled (280 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spooned &amp; leveled<\/a> (280 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Optional: 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate&#032;melted (226 grams)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Optional:<\/strong> 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted (226 grams)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" 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Add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Mix in the egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then, mix in the flour. The mixture will be a little crumbly, but will come together as you continue mixing it.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer half of the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large piping tip (I used the Ateco 827).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pipe the dough onto ungreased baking sheets (you may use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat if you prefer) in circles roughly 1.5 to 2-inches in diameter, making sure to leave about 2-inches of room between each one. I typically pipe mine into circles that are about 1.75-inches in diameter. If the dough is too thick to pipe, work the mixture in the piping bag between your hands a little to warm it up.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Refill the piping bag with more dough once you\u2019ve run out and continue piping circles until you\u2019ve used all of the cookie dough.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Place the baking sheets with the piped cookies into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes while the oven preheats.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 12 to 16 minutes or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are lightly browned. If you piped the dough directly on the baking sheets, run a thin spatula under the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven so that they don&#39;t stick. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-25723-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To decorate the cookies: <\/strong>Once the cookies have cooled completely, dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Add sprinkles on top, if desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Alternatively, temper the chocolate and let the chocolate firm up at room temperature.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong>Cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing Instructions:<\/strong>\u00a0Cookie dough will freeze well for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a large freezer bag. 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