Butter Cookies
Buttery and crisp, these butter cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a hint of vanilla and almond, they offer a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for gatherings, tea parties, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving, they can be decorated to suit any celebration.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Work butter in bowl until creamy; gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract; beat thoroughly.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Chill at least 2 hours or longer.
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Divide dough into 4 equal portions and roll out 1 portion at a time, leaving the remainder in the refrigerator.
- Place dough on floured board; cover with a sheet of floured waxed paper to prevent sticking and roll out 1/8-inch thick.
- Carefully remove waxed paper and cut dough into desired shapes with a floured cookie cutter.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Continue rolling and cutting until all the dough is used.
- Beat together the egg and water and brush over the tops of unbaked cookies before garnishing with nuts, cherries, and colored sugar.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
807
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).