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    December 19, 2020

    Eggless Butter Cookies

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    What I was gunning for with these light, tender and crispy eggless Butter Cookies was Swedish spritz cookies. Even minus the egg, these tiny bites snap between your teeth and melt the second they reach the tongue. 

    But my dough just would not cooperate. It kept stiffening due to the cold, throwing my dream of using the cookie press out the window.

    FYI, the word spritz originates from the German “spritzen,” which means to squirt. That’s where the cookies get their name from - the dough is so soft that it can be pushed (or squirted) through a cookie press. 

    I might now have made all sorts of festive shapes, but the cookies still tasted gosh darn delicious. The hint of vanilla and the intense nuttiness of almonds made them addictive. 

    That’s the beauty of butter cookies – it’s the taste that matters because you can’t mess up butter, sugar, and flour whipped together.

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    How to make eggless butter cookies?

    The theme for Christmas 2020 is easy and simple – cookies that ask for no effort – and these butter cookies fit right in!

    • Start by creaming butter with icing sugar.
    • Then add almond extract and vanilla extract. 
    • Follow it with finely ground almonds. 

    Almond meal has a coarser texture. What you need for butter cookies is almond flour to make them tender, moist, and heavenly. To make the flour, blanch, peel and dry almonds. Then pulse them in your food processor. 

    • The last step is stirring in all-purpose flour. The trick is to use your hands to bring everything together. 

    Since the recipe is eggless, you may need 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk to make a soft dough. If the dough feels dryish to you, add small amounts of milk till you have a pliable consistency.

    If the dough still feels too soft and doesn’t hold together, refrigerate it. (I didn’t need to, thanks to the cold temperatures here.)

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    Baking the cookies

    As I said before, my dough kept firming up. So, the cookie press was not an option. But if you have one and can wield it more successfully than me, then this is where you use it. 

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    For all others:

    • Divide your dough into equal portions.
    • Roll them into balls with your hands and then flatten slightly.
    • Create designs using cookie molds. 
    • Top with sprinkles.
    • Then bake for 14 to 15 minutes till the cookies are light golden brown. 
    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    Variations of the butter cookie recipe

    If you don’t have molds or a cookie press, use the bottom of a cut-glass tumbler to imprint the dough with designs. You can even use the tines of a fork. 

    Or leave them as-is. The butter cookies will look really cute even with such little effort.

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    What is the best way to decorate cookies?

    Pick any sprinkles of your choice, like I did, toadd holiday cheer and fun. Drizzle them with chocolate for some decadence or a citrus glaze to brighten the flavor.

    Even caramel will go well here or leave them plain. Pander to your own taste and preference, the buttery cookies will not disappoint!

    How to make vegan butter cookies?

    Use plant-based butter and milk to make vegan cookies. Coconut oil is another fabulous substitute, as long as it is thoroughly chilled. 

    What is the best gluten-free flour for cookies?

    Buckwheat flour is an excellent choice for making gluten-free butter cookies. I’ve made lemon Linzer cookies and almond Linzer cookies with it to the kids’ great delight. 

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    Can you make icing sugar at home?

    Yes, you can. 

    Icing sugar is just a mixture of finely powdered sugar and cornflour (or cornstarch). Simply add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch/ cornflour to 1 cup of granulated sugar. Process until finely powdered. It adds to the tenderness of the cookies.

    To make it at home, grind your regular granulated sugar into a very fine powder. After you add it to your dough, follow it by stirring in some cornstarch.

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

    Can I freeze the cookie dough?

    Absolutely. 

    Shape the butter cookie dough into a log, wrap it tightly, and pop it in the freezer. When you are ready to bake, slice off pieces using a sharp knife as I did for my Pistachio cookies and slide them in the oven.

    Serving the eggless butter cookies

    I purposely made the butter cookies tiny and fun-sized. I just didn’t realize that we’ll polish off the whole batch so quickly.

    The combination of almond savor and rich, buttery vanilla creates a whole new level of deliciousness that’s irresistible. While the crisp yet tender texture is perfect for dipping in hot cocoa, making the butter cookies a classic holiday staple.

    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe

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    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe
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    Eggless Butter Cookies

    Eggless Butter Cookies - The combination of almond savor and rich, buttery vanilla creates a whole new level of deliciousness that’s irresistible. While the crisp yet tender texture is perfect for dipping in hot cocoa, making the butter cookies a classic holiday staple.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Course: Snack
    Keyword: butter cookies, spritz cookies
    Servings: 30 cookies
    Calories:
    Author: Natasha Minocha

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup ( 175 gms) Butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup (75 gms) Icing sugar
    • 3-4 tbsp Milk
    • 1 tsp Almond extract
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup Almond flour/ powder I simply ground blanched and peeled almonds in my food processor
    • 2 cups ( 270 gms) All-purpose flour
    • Sprinkles for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180C. Line your baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat.
    • Whisk together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the almond and vanilla extracts.
    • Stir in the almond powder.
    • Now mix in the flour. You may need to use your hands to bring the dough together.
    • If the dough seems too dry, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you get a smooth, soft dough.
    • If the dough seems too soft, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, until a bit firm.
    • Divide the dough into equal-sized pieces. Roll them into balls and flatten them slightly. Place them on the prepared cookie tray.
    • If using a mould, pressing down with the mould, will flatten the cookie dough balls a bit.
    • You can use the bottom of a cut-glass tumbler or even tines of a fork to create designs on top.
    • Top the cookies with sprinkles and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are light golden brown.
    • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the tray before transferring them on a cooling rack.
    • Store these in an air-tight container for upto 1 week. Enjoy!
    Eggless Butter Cookies | easy cookie recipe
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    Comments

    1. Albertina says

      December 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Is baking powder or baking soda not required in this recipe? I didn't found it in the ingredient list

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        January 03, 2021 at 11:43 am

        Hi Albertina, this recipe doesn't have any leavening agent. 🙂

        Reply
    2. vh says

      February 10, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      One of the best cookie recipes. Made in a jiffy. Thanks for such lovely recipes.

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        February 11, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        So happy to hear that, Vaibhava! Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sharon Lovell says

      March 20, 2021 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      this was one of the best cookies i've made! really soft and tasty, will be making again!

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        March 20, 2021 at 12:27 am

        You've made my day, Sharon! So happy to hear you liked it. Thanks for stopping by xx

        Reply
    4. Neha says

      April 22, 2022 at 4:52 am

      Hi Natasha,

      I tried these cookies and they were so delicious. But mine were soft. You have described them as crisp from outside such that they snap, but mine were not that way at all. I followed the recipe, so would you be able to help me why I didn't get that crisp texture? Thanks

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        April 23, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Hi Neha, thank you so much for trying this recipe. Glad they turned out delicious, although soft. They may have a softer consistency due to difference in almond flour quality or a shorter baking time or maybe the butter was too soft. I hope this helps. Really appreciate your support! xx

        Reply

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