Classic Butter Cookies — The Recipe My Grandmother Never Wrote Down and I Had to Figure Out the Hard Way

classic butter cookies

Make the most perfect classic butter cookies with this foolproof recipe — crispy edges, melt-in-your-mouth sandy centers, and pure buttery flavor in every bite. Includes the cornstarch trick for the best texture, three shaping methods, and delicious variations like lemon, cardamom, and chocolate dipped. Your new forever recipe.