Buttery Cookie Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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225g (1 cup) of room-temp unsalted butter.
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155g (3/4 cup) of sugar.
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One large egg.
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Around a teaspoon of vanilla.
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Teaspoon of almond flavoring.
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293g (2 1/4 cups) of plain flour.
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Half a teaspoon of salt.
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Optional red food coloring gel.
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Optional green food coloring gel.
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Your choice of sprinkles.
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and use silicone baking mats to line your trays. Skip parchment, cookies need to stick a little.
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In a big mixing bowl, whip the butter and sugar together for around 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed, until it’s pale and fluffy.
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Crack in the egg and mix until smooth. Add the almond and vanilla flavorings and blend again until everything’s mixed in.
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Toss in the flour and salt and stir until it just starts coming together. Use a spatula to finish if needed, but don’t overdo it.
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If you’re using colors, split the dough into sections. Mix in the gel coloring slowly to get the right shade.
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Pop the dough into a cookie press and follow its instructions to shape them. Press cookies straight onto the baking tray—they can be pretty close since they don’t spread.
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If you want, sprinkle decorations over the cookies now.
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Put the cookies in the oven for about 5–8 minutes. For softer cookies, aim for 5 minutes.
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Let the cookies sit on the trays for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack until they’re completely cool.
# Notes:
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Parchment paper won’t work, use silicone mats.
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You can add food coloring gel for fun.
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Store in an airtight container, good for about a week.