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Butter Cookies

Cultural Context

Butter cookies have origins in European baking traditions, particularly in France and Germany, where they were often enjoyed with tea or coffee. They symbolize comfort and hospitality, often made during festive seasons or family gatherings. Today, butter cookies are beloved worldwide, with various adaptations and flavors reflecting local tastes.

WesternAEdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
sanding sugar

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less costly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories and brown sugar is often cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a natural flavor, while imitation vanilla is more affordable.

1

Add 1 cup (226 g) of room temperature unsalted butter to the bowl of a stand mixer.

2

Add 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the butter.

3

Mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4

Separate 2 eggs, using only the yolks, and add them to the butter mixture along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

5

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.

6

Measure out 2 cups (240 g) of all-purpose flour, ensuring it's fluffed and leveled properly.

7

Add the flour to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.

8

Use a spatula to finish mixing and scrape down the bowl, ensuring no dry flour remains.

9

Transfer the dough onto plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a log.

10

Wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

11

Once chilled, roll the dough in sanding sugar until completely covered.

12

Slice the dough into coins about 1 inch thick.

13

Place the sliced cookies onto a baking sheet, spacing them 1.5 to 2 inches apart.

14

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until they start to take on a golden color.

15

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

stand mixerplastic wrapbaking sheetcutting boardwire rack

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Butter BiscuitsSablés

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