butter cookies?

Question

do cookies really have butter in them?

Answer 1

The best cookies do. Sometimes people make them with butter flavored shortening, and sometimes with margerine, but the best ingredient is butter.

Answer 2

Butter Cookies

1 cp. UNSALTED BUTTER (room temperature)
1 cp. POWDERED SUGAR
1 Lg. EGG
1 1/2 tsp. VANILLA
2 1/2 cps. FLOUR
1/2 tsp. SALT

Combine butter, sugar, egg & vanilla in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat until smooth

stir together flour & salt in a small bowl

Add to butter mixture & beat on low speed until combined

To shape cookies:
for cookie press, spoon dough into press & form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet
For slice & bake cookies, divide dough in half & shape each half into a 6" long log on wax paper. Wrap & chill in the refrigerator 1 hour or in the freezer 30 minutes
Slice cookies 1/8" thick place on ungreased cookie sheet

Bake at 400 for 7 - 9 minutes depending on the shape or until set & lightly browned around the edges (TOPS SHOULD NOT BE BROWN)

Allow to stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute

Transfer with metal spatula to wire rack & cool

Answer 3

Yes, butter cookies have butter in them. Most others ahev butter also or some type of margarine or maybe even shortening. I mean if not they wouldnt call it butter cookies I think.

Answer 4

Butter cookies have butter in them, if that's what you're asking. Many other cookies, do, too. Some use shortening, though.

Answer 5

Shortbread cookies are usually made with butter. It would depend on the recipe.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

That kind does.

Answer 8

don't know, don't care