VENETIAN BUTTER COOKIES

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The dough for these cookies should be stiff, not crumbly like shortbread, making it easier to form into a tight S shape.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Beat to combine. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until fully combined. Reduce speed to low, and add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating until fully combined
  • Roll a walnut-size piece of dough into a ball, then roll out into a rope about 3 inches long and 1/4 inch in diameter. Shape into a decorative S. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake until firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Feysal Faarax Mohamett
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. They were a bit too dry.


Will Stuart
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Sara Elawad
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so buttery and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Masooma Bukhari
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Namwase Mariam
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I highly recommend them.


Gothic_otaku
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Not a fan. The cookies were too dry and crumbly for my taste.


Amisos Tmg
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lea Oktober
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Amazing! I used almond extract instead of vanilla and they were still delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.


Anrica Du toit
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Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect! So easy to make and so tasty. Will definitely be making these again.


Chaelisa World
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.