Recipe featured on The Daily Meal -- All Things Food and Drink ---------- In 1820, Missouri enacted legislation to tax bachelors between 21 and 50 years of age $1 per year for being unmarried. Bake these cookies that look like buttons -- or are they flowers? Either way, they're easy, and cute enough to serve at a party.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the center.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter, salt, and powdered' sugar on medium speed until creamy.
- Reduce the mixer speed slightly and beat in the egg and vanilla.
- By hand or using the lowest speed of the mixer, stir in the flour.
- Shape the dough into ¾-inch balls and arrange 2 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your finger to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball, then fill with preserves.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Orjenta Tola
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and peanut butter. They're also a fun project to do with kids.
Runa Begum
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Darmal afghan
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kavu Kavu
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
ZaiB Malik
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the presentation is beautiful.
Tahir Lawang
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cookies were surprisingly good! The chocolate and oats balance out the peanut butter flavor perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Eyamin Chowdhury
[email protected]These Bachelor Buttons Cookies are a delight! They're so easy to make and they taste heavenly. I love the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.