Rich Butter Bites
"A very rich buttery cookie."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
70-75 cookies
ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3⁄4 cups flour
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Frosting
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 1⁄2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pecan halves or sliced almonds
directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
- Add egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Beat in the flour to form stiff dough. Roll into 3/4 inch balls. Place balls on greased baking sheet.
- Flatten balls with the bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool cookies completely.
- Frosting: In a saucepan cook and stir butter until lightly browned. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add whipping cream, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Frost cooled cookies and garnish with a pecan half or a sliced almond.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
MARIA MAC
Andover, 61
<p>I am from Andover, Ma. We have a place in Maine where we spend most of the summer. I have a wonderful husband in my life that I thank God for everyday. I love to cook and bake. It relaxes me. And I love it when I see the smiles on peoples faces when they love what I have cooked. Thanks to all of you and your recipes this happens alot!</p>
