Butter Cookies

 will need butter of course! In fact you will need 2 sticks of unsalted butter. The ratio of butter and allpurpose flour is the perfect combination for a solid cookie recipe.
Sugar Granulated sugar is creamed with butter until light and fluffy.
Eggs You will just add egg yolks to the cookie dough it helps make the dough easier to work with. But dont waste the egg whites which can be used in another recipe like Fried Ice Cream.
Milk Add about a tablespoon of milk at a time to the dough or until the dough is pliable but still sticky.

Can I Make the Dough Ahead of Time?
Sure! If you want to get the cookie dough made in advance you can store it in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days. Or freeze the dough. To freeze first get the dough mixed together. Next pipe out the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet. Then place the sheet of cookie dough into the freezer until solid 12 hours. Once solid store the piped cookie dough in a freezersafe bag that is labeled dated and includes the baking instructions. When ready to bake just add a couple of minutes to the baking time no need to thaw first.
Can I Make Butter Cookies Without a Piping Bag?
Yes! If you dont have a piping bag you could simply add dollops of the dough onto the lined baking sheet to bake. They wont have the lovely swirl shape but will still be delicious and easy to decorate!
How to Store Butter Cookies
Once the cookies have been baked they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to a week. You can also freeze the baked cookies. First let them cool completely. Then store them in a freezersafe container for up to 3 months. They could possibly last longer but the taste may be affected the longer they are stored. For more tips check out my Guide to Freezing Baking and Storing Cookies.
Ingredients
1 cup 2 sticks 227 g unsalted butter softened⅔ cup 133 g granulated sugar2 large egg yolks room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups allpurpose flour¼ teaspoon kosher salt23 tablespoons whole milk room temperature
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg