English butter cookies
32 servings
35 minutes
Butter cookies are a classic of British baking, known for their tenderness and rich creamy flavor. It is believed that such recipes originated in the Middle Ages and have since become a favorite treat at tea times. The simple ingredients—butter, cane sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and flour—create a crumbly texture and a soft, slightly caramel aroma. The cookies pair excellently with tea or coffee and are a wonderful addition to cozy family evenings. Their elegant appearance makes them perfect for serving at festive tables, while the simplicity of preparation allows one to enjoy this treat even on weekdays.
1
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a baking tray with butter or line it with parchment paper. Whip the butter. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Add the yolk and vanilla. Mix with flour - it should form a soft, homogeneous dough.
- Butter: 250 g
- Cane sugar: 125 g
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 250 g
2
Roll balls of dough about 2.5 cm in diameter (you can also pipe cookies using a star tip) onto sheets and slightly flatten with a fork. Bake for 12 minutes.
3
Cool on a rack and serve.