Crispy Butter Cookies

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Makes

about 4 dozen

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
These cookies are easy to make and taste so good. They're very crisp and light, perfect with milk or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  2. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 145 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.