Description
Button cookies bring whimsy and charm to your dessert table, offering delightful bite-sized treats that spark joy with their playful design. Sweet, buttery, and adorably shaped like classic buttons, these little delicacies will charm guests and make snack time feel like a delightful celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed)
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale. Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold in flour, salt, and cornstarch, mixing until a cohesive yet tender dough emerges. If the texture appears crumbly, introduce a small splash of milk to enhance binding.
- Carefully roll the dough to a delicate 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Utilize a petite circular cutter to craft uniform cookie shapes.
- Transform each cookie into a charming button by puncturing 2-3 precise holes using a slender straw or decorative piping tool’s tip.
- Arrange the button-shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges acquire a gentle golden hue.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Optional: Thread cookies together for a whimsical presentation that mimics vintage button clusters.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types like almond or gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising the delicate texture.
- Create flavor variations by adding lemon zest, lavender, or cocoa powder directly into the dough for unique and exciting taste profiles.
- Use a decorative piping tip instead of a straw to make more intricate and decorative button hole patterns that elevate the cookie’s visual appeal.
- Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar or brush with a light glaze to enhance their appearance and add a subtle extra layer of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg