Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  1 cup unsalted butter
• Roll small portions of dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
• Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with the bottom of a glass or a fork.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.