GOURMET'S VANILLA BEAN COOKIES
I posted this in response to a request. The original version of this recipe came from Gourmet magazine. Plan ahead - the dough needs to chill at least 4 hours before slicing and baking. Save your empty vanilla bean pods after using in this recipe - if you stick the used pods into an airtight container of granulated sugar for at least a week, the sugar will become vanilla sugar for use in other recipes.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream together the butter, chilled shortening, and 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.
- With a sharp knife halve vanilla beans lengthwise, then scrape the seeds directly into the butter mixture, mixing to combine.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Set a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface.
- Set dough onto the waxed paper and form dough into a 10x2" log.
- Roll up dough log in wax paper, seal ends with rubber bands, and chill until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 3 days (stick wrapped log into a plastic ziptop baggie to keep from drying out).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pour remaining 1/4 cup sugar onto a shallow platter.
- Remove wax paper and roll dough log in sugar (not all sugar will stick).
- Cut dough into rounds,1/4" thick.
- Dip the cut sides of each cookie round into the remaining sugar on platter (add a little extra sugar if you need more).
- Arrange cookies 1/2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake one batch at a time in the middle of your oven 10-12 minutes, or until edges are a very pale golden brown.
- Remove baked cookies to wire racks to cool.
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Cedric Madonsela
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover vanilla beans. I always have a few pods in my pantry and I'm always looking for new ways to use them.
Nahar Islam
[email protected]I love how these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a tea party.
Vanissa Boston
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Tommietyhvd Faulk
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
jakhylen
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion or as a gift.
Susanne Anderson
[email protected]I've tried many vanilla bean cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of vanilla flavor.
Saqlain Mushtaq
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and look beautiful.
Fatima Nahali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vanilla, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The vanilla flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cookies were also soft and chewy.
Nickole Bellotti
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. The vanilla bean flavor was barely noticeable and the cookies were dry and crumbly.
Md Daloar
[email protected]Easy to make and incredibly delicious. The vanilla bean flavor really shines through. Will definitely be making these again!
Ahmed Rasool
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely divine! The vanilla beans add a rich, luxurious flavor that takes them to the next level. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.