CHINESE BUTTER COOKIES

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Provided by Diana Kuan

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Lunar New Year     Edible Gift     Party     Small Plates

Yield makes about 40 small cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
special equipment
Mixer with paddle attachment
Cookie press

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a standing electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and cream until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Slowly sift in the self-rising flour and beat until a smooth dough forms.
  • 3. Add the dough to a cookie press and attach a star or flower-shape disk. Press the cookies onto the lined baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space around each cookie.
  • 4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden on top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing. The cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

Amukushu Frieda
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Dayton Eastridge
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home. They're always a hit.


Jeanann Schneider
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. I've already had three today, and I'm thinking about going back for more.


Chima Chimaobi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out really flat. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Scout Porter
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These cookies are so versatile. You can add different flavors or toppings to change them up. I've made them with chocolate chips, nuts, and even dried fruit. They're always delicious.


Wondimagegnehu Abebe
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I made these cookies with my kids, and they had a lot of fun helping me. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.


Prof. Hector Holbrook
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I'm not a big fan of frosting, so I skipped that step. The cookies were still delicious without it. I think they're perfect just the way they are.


Shrewd Saeed
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so convenient to be able to whip up a batch of these cookies whenever I'm craving something sweet.


Amal Mehmood
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These cookies are really easy to make, but they do take a little bit of time. The dough needs to chill for at least 30 minutes before you can bake it. But it's worth the wait! The cookies are so delicious.


Ty Helgoth
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I expected. They were a little too dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Maria Riaz
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These are the best butter cookies I've ever had. I've tried so many different recipes, but this one is definitely the winner. Thanks for sharing!


Iqrash Khan
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I made these cookies for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe.


lauren cruz
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My family loved these cookies! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amit popy
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I'm not usually a big fan of butter cookies, but these ones were really delicious. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was just perfect.


Steven McGlauh
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These cookies were SO good! They're the perfect balance of sweet and buttery, and they have a lovely crumbly texture. I'll definitely be making these again.