Rudolph’s Butter Cookies
Rudolph’s Butter Cookies aren't just cookies; they're edible masterpieces that bring delight to all ages. Imagine the golden crunch of buttery cookies combined with the playfulness of decorating each one to resemble Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Whether you're a skilled chef or a home baker exploring new heights, these cookies invite you to savor the art of both taste and presentation.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Add sugar as needed
Instructions
- Combine the butter and sugar with electric mixer until creamy.
- Beat in egg until fluffy. Stir in flour, lemon juice and peel, baking powder, and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours.
- Roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface with rolling pin.
- Cut with a 3 inch round cookie cutter.
- Transfer dough to ungreased cookie sheets, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 350° for 10 min. Cool for 5 min, and place on wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Makes 12 cookies.
Notes
From our kitchen to yours, Rudolph’s Butter Cookies encapsulate the joy of the holiday season and the magic of culinary creation. They're not just cookies; they're edible expressions of art and love.