Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Basic Butter Cookie Dough 3.5 (316) 20 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 25, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email One basic dough can make very different but equally delectable cookies -- Spritz Butter Cookies, Cut-Out Butter Cookies, and Icebox Butter Cookies. Ingredients 3 cups (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces ½ teaspoon salt 4 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Egg wash, (optional): 1 large egg white, beaten with 2 teaspoons water Decorating sugar and sprinkles, (optional) Directions Place flour, sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until mixture is the texture of coarse meal. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks and vanilla; with motor running, add to food processor. Process just until a dough forms. Print