BACHELOR BUTTONS (COOKIES)
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
t.o35@yahoo.comThese 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
begum.r64@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Darmal afghan
a-d86@hotmail.comThese 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
k.kavu@yahoo.comI'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
m.z@hotmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the presentation is beautiful.
Tahir Lawang
l_tahir@gmail.comI'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
chowdhury89@gmail.comThese 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.