BACHELOR BUTTONS (COOKIES)

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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

1 cup butter (salted or unsalted, your choice, at room temperature)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fruit preserves (flavors of your choice)

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.

Orjenta Tola
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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
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Darmal afghan
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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
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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
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so rich and decadent, and the presentation is beautiful.


Tahir Lawang
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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
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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.