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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 butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Combine 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl.

2

Mix until well combined and creamy.

3

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

4

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on a baking sheet.

5

Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers.

6

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetparchment paperwhiskspatulawire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Butter BiscuitsSablés

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