Butter cookies

Butter cookies are a type of cookie traditionally made with basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes a pinch of salt or vanilla essence. Their texture is soft and slightly crunchy, with a rich and creamy flavor thanks to the high butter content.

This ingredient originates from European pastry, especially in countries like the United Kingdom and France, where butter cookies are a classic for afternoon tea or as an accompaniment to desserts. Over time, they have become popular in many regions of the world, including Latin America, where they are commonly used in homemade and commercial recipes.

In terms of their properties, butter cookies primarily provide calories due to their fat and carbohydrate content, being a quick source of energy. In the kitchen, they are very versatile: they are used to make pie crusts (such as cheesecake base), cold desserts, and are also enjoyed alone as a snack or accompaniment to hot beverages.

In the Latin American context, butter cookies may have different names depending on the region, such as galletitas de manteca (Argentina, Uruguay), galletas mantecosas (Mexico, Central America), or simply galletas dulces when referring to cookies with this rich and creamy texture characteristic.