Description
Delightful butter cookies shaped with a cookie press, capturing the essence of comfort and family tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well combined.
- Using a cookie press or piping bag with a star tip, pipe the dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- If desired, melt chocolate and dip the cooled cookies in it. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg