Butter cookies, when made for kids, will probably be custom made depending on who we are making it for. Does the child love Unicorns? Or, a very specific Disney character? We can shape it to resemble anything that we want to. And, of course, we can color it the way we want to. And, the taste and flavors are also some important aspects that we need to consider.
You are free to put the flavor of your choice to make it more attractive to your kid. As for myself, a mother of two princesses (6 & 4 years), I have tried with the following combinations. Some of them were a hit among adults, and some were a hit among children.
- Vanilla
- Lemon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Orange/pomelo/lime
It is time to make some butter cookies. Here are the step by step directions.
INGREDIENTS
- 250g unsalted butter
- 200g icing sugar
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg – 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
- Sift the flour and add the salt.
- Mix the butter and icing sugar at medium speed for 5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing for 1 more minute.
- Now the flour is added little by little until it is all integrated.
- Divide the dough in 2 and spread it out with 1 rolling pin.
- Put the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes so that it takes consistency and is easier to cut.
- The cookies are shaped and baked at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
By the way, I will shortly post step by step video of the whole process on how to make a perfect and delicious Lava Cake. Feel free to explore my blog for other delicacies such as my Chicken and Mushroom Soup and Cheesecake Ice Cream. If you like, follow me on Facebook and Instagram!
Butter Cookie
Course: Snacks45
minutesThe butter cookies that your kids keep asking for. These are colorful, beautiful, flavored, curiosity inducing, and of course, tasty!
Ingredients
250g unsalted butter
200g icing sugar
500g all-purpose flour
1 egg - 1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch of salt
Directions
- Sift the flour and add the salt.
- Mix the butter and icing sugar at medium speed for 5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing for 1 more minute.
- Now the flour is added little by little until it is all integrated.
- Divide the dough in 2 and spread it out with 1 rolling pin.
- Put the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes so that it takes consistency and is easier to cut.
- The cookies are shaped and baked at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.