CRISP BUTTON COOKIES

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Almost too cute to eat but too sweet to resist, these clever cookies take minutes to make. They'll disappear as quickly! Bonnie Buckley - Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Assorted food coloring, optional
Multicolored pull-and-peel licorice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and cardamom; gradually beat into creamed mixture. If desired, divide dough into portions; tint with food coloring. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. With the top of a 1/4-cup measuring cup dipped in flour, press an indented edge into each cookie. Using a plastic straw, cut out four holes near the center of the cookie., Bake 10-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Lace licorice through the holes in each button; trim licorice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Delilah Velez
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Hasnain Abdul hameed
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a little more sturdy.


Sayam Patwary
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for a party.


Sabiha Nur
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a little more moist.


Nozuko Morebane
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I've never been a big fan of button cookies, but these ones were surprisingly good. They were crispy and flavorful.


MICHAEL OHENEGYAN
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


mero prayas
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These cookies were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to have a little more flavor.


Jagruto Singh
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed. The cookies always turn out perfectly.


Audrey Williams
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I especially liked the way the edges got all crispy.


Md Miza
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I found that these cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred them to have a little less sugar.


Mhammad Ahmad
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These cookies were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them to be a little softer.


Binita Barai
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're my go-to cookie recipe when I need something quick and easy.


Mark Dorch
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These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.


Martha Butler
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Yoav Shilo
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly crisp. I loved the buttery flavor and the hint of vanilla. I will definitely be making these again.