Diamants or Vanilla Butter Cookies
Vanilla Butter Cookies are a classic cookie that combines five ingredients in a perfect combination. Baked in the oven, these cookies are golden brown and crumbly. They are elegant and delicious, and go with almost any dessert. Make them for a special treat yourself to a box of them. There's something about them that just doesn't get old. Try them soon. They are sure to become your new favorite. To make them, just follow these ten simple steps.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Cost: 15
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teasoon fine sea salt
- 13 tablespoons butter at room temperature for 30 minutes (190 g)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or seeds of 2 vanilla bean pods
- 1/2 cup crystal sugar
- 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
Instructions
- Allow the butter to remain at room temperature for approx. 30 minutes before baking. It should be nearing room temperature but still firm.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar with butter and vanilla in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for just 1-2 minutes max. Do not overmix to maintain the right consistency.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the salt and add in 3 parts to the butter mixture.
- Again mix for 1-2 minutes max.
- Gather dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 3 parts and shape into 3 logs, about 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Put back in the fridge for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 390 F.
- Spread crystal sugar on a clean surface and coat the logs with the beaten egg yolk. Roll in the sugar to coat, then cut into 1cm (less than 1/2 thick) slices.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 11-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Cool on a rack.
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Notes
For a healthier version, use tahini, a sesame seed paste. It can be purchased at health food stores or made at home. It should have an intense nutty flavor. Tahini makes the dough extra light and fluffy when first mixed. Once mixed, it's important to chill the dough before baking. Then, place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. If you want to make these cookies into a gift for someone, make them yourself and share the delicious treat with them!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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