Coraline Button Cookies
Coraline Button Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter, 4 sticks, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed gel food coloring, red, pink, light green, green, dark brown/black
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate large metal bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat with the hand mixer until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed with the hand mixer until a cohesive cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Divide the cookie dough into 5-6 equal portions. Add a different gel food coloring to each portion (red, pink, light green, green, dark brown/black). Knead each portion by hand on a lightly floured surface or in its bowl until the color is evenly distributed and vibrant. You may want to wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
On a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper, roll out each colored dough portion to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2-inch diameter) to cut out circular shapes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
To create the button effect, use a small tool (like the wide end of a piping tip or a chopstick) to press four small holes into the center of each cookie, creating a slight indentation around the holes. Carefully transfer the shaped cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 6 min
- 9
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cookie thickness. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Serve the Coraline Button Cookies on a plate, showcasing the variety of colors and their button-like appearance.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Coraline Button Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter, 4 sticks, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed gel food coloring, red, pink, light green, green, dark brown/black
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate large metal bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat with the hand mixer until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed with the hand mixer until a cohesive cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Divide the cookie dough into 5-6 equal portions. Add a different gel food coloring to each portion (red, pink, light green, green, dark brown/black). Knead each portion by hand on a lightly floured surface or in its bowl until the color is evenly distributed and vibrant. You may want to wear gloves to prevent staining your hands.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
On a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper, roll out each colored dough portion to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2-inch diameter) to cut out circular shapes.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
To create the button effect, use a small tool (like the wide end of a piping tip or a chopstick) to press four small holes into the center of each cookie, creating a slight indentation around the holes. Carefully transfer the shaped cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 6 min - 9
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cookie thickness. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Serve the Coraline Button Cookies on a plate, showcasing the variety of colors and their button-like appearance.
⏱️ 2 min