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Italian Christmas Butter Cookies
Easy Christmas Cookies made with just 4 ingredients, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth.
Cook time
30 min
Ingredients
5
Steps
9
Filed under: dessert, baking, italian.
Source channel: Emma's Goodies
Key ingredients
Butter, Powdered Sugar, large Egg Yolk, All Purpose Flour.
Ingredients
- 115 g Butter
- 60 g Powdered Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 140 g All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Method
- Cut the butter into chunks and microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds until softened but not melted.
- Crack the egg and place the yolk in a small bowl, then add to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, then mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
- If the dough is too stiff, add 1 tbsp warm water and mix until soft and pipeable.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag and pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Chill the tray in the freezer or fridge until the dough is solidified.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for about 10 to 15 minutes until pale golden.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes before removing.