These Butter cookies are a classic treat with a rich, buttery flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion!
**Ingredients**
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature (which is slightly cool)
- ⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- Pink food color
- Red food color
- Chocolate and sugar for topping
**Instructions**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium speed to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
4. Slowly add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is sticky, thick, and well combined. Set aside.
6. Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Add cocoa powder to one portion and food colors to the other two portions. This is a very thick batter, so you will need a heavy-duty piping bag, or you can use the double bag method.
7. Pipe the batter into a circular pattern onto the lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
8. Bake for 12 minutes.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
10. Drizzle some melted chocolate over the cookies and decorate with sugar.
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