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Easy Butter Cookies Recipe

These easy butter cookies are rich, tender, and lightly sweet. Made with butter, powdered sugar, flour, and egg, they are piped into molds and baked until golden. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday baking, or everyday homemade treats.

Total
45 minutes
Easy Butter Cookies Recipe finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Cookie Recipes
Method
Baking
Total Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
EASY
Main Ingredient
Butter

Introduction

These easy butter cookies are rich, tender, and lightly sweet. Made with butter, powdered sugar, flour, and egg, they are piped into molds and baked until golden. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday baking, or everyday homemade treats.

This Easy Butter Cookies Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
  • Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
  • Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
  • Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
  • Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

  • 35g Butter
  • 55g Low-gluten flour
  • 8g Milk powder
  • 20g Egg liquid
  • 22g Confectioner's sugar

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Butter

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Low-gluten flour

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Milk powder

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Egg liquid

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Confectioner's sugar

A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Soften the butter at room temperature, then whisk until smooth and lighter in color.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 1: Soften the butter at room temperature, then whisk until smooth and lighter in co

  2. Step 2

    Add the confectioner's sugar and mix until well combined.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 2: Add the confectioner's sugar and mix until well combined.

  3. Step 3

    Gradually add the egg liquid in small batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 3: Gradually add the egg liquid in small batches, mixing thoroughly after each addi

  4. Step 4

    Combine the low-gluten flour and milk powder in a separate bowl.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 4: Combine the low-gluten flour and milk powder in a separate bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Sift the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 5: Sift the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

  6. Step 6

    Fold gently with a spatula until a smooth cookie dough forms.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 6: Fold gently with a spatula until a smooth cookie dough forms.

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 7: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip.

  8. Step 8

    Pipe the dough into cookie molds or onto a lined baking tray.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 8: Pipe the dough into cookie molds or onto a lined baking tray.

  9. Step 9

    Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven on the middle rack for about 13 minutes, or until lightly golden.

    Easy Butter Cookies Recipe step 9: Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven on the middle rack for about 13 minutes,

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted before mixing.
  • Add the egg gradually to prevent the mixture from separating.
  • Do not overmix after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender.
  • Pipe cookies of a similar size for even baking.
  • Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
  • Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

Recipe Card

These easy butter cookies are rich, tender, and lightly sweet. Made with butter, powdered sugar, flour, and egg, they are piped into molds and baked until golden. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday baking, or everyday homemade treats.

Ingredients

  • 35g Butter
  • 55g Low-gluten flour
  • 8g Milk powder
  • 20g Egg liquid
  • 22g Confectioner's sugar

Method

  1. Soften the butter at room temperature, then whisk until smooth and lighter in color.
  2. Add the confectioner's sugar and mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the egg liquid in small batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Combine the low-gluten flour and milk powder in a separate bowl.
  5. Sift the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
  6. Fold gently with a spatula until a smooth cookie dough forms.
  7. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip.
  8. Pipe the dough into cookie molds or onto a lined baking tray.
  9. Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven on the middle rack for about 13 minutes, or until lightly golden.

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