Sugar Cookies for the Holidays
Ingredients
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cup of butter softened, 4 sticks
- 3 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Mix flour, powder, salt in separate bowl at low speed. Beat butter and sugar until blended on high speed beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla at a low speed. Last add flour mixture until blended.
Step 2
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each with a dish; wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350. On a floured surface, roll 1 piece of dough to 1/4 inch thick. While keeping remaining cold.
Step 4
Bake until edges are golden brown (about 12-15 minutes).
Freezing dough helps the cookies shape stay well while baking. Freeze 10 minutes after rolling and 10 minutes after cutting out shapes.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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