Eid Sugar Butter Cookies, Buttery and Perfect for Gifting!
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
I made these cookies when I was thinking of what desserts to make for Eid. Although I did not end up making it for Eid , it will be added to my repertoire because of how easy it was. Furthermore it did not take long to put together and can be a fun activity to enjoy with your child(ren).
I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe for Eid or any occasion because the measurements below yields a small amount.
They are decorated with chocolate and sprinkles. Inshallah I hope to share my tips when working with chocolate moulds. It is not necessary but it does add a visual appeal for special days. These would also be a great gifting idea!
*The original recipe is by Sweetsmin.
Equipment
- 1 Piping Bag
- Pipping Tips
- Coupler
- Handheld or Electric Whisk
- Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 120 g Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 60 g Sugar
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 140 g Flour
Notes
1. Cream the Butter
In a large bowl, whip the softened butter and a pinch of salt until light and fluffy.
2. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
3. Add Sugar
Add the caster sugar and continue whipping until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.4. Incorporate the Flour
Sift in the cake flour. Gently fold with a spatula until the dough just comes together—do not overmix.5. Prepare for Piping
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star or round tip.Tip: If the dough feels too stiff to pipe:
- Add ½ tsp of water at a time and mix gently, or
- Microwave a small portion for 5–7 seconds and mix it back in.
6. Pipe the Cookies
Pipe small rounds onto a parchment lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.7. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (fan) for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.- Lower temperature (140–145°C): cookies will spread more and have a softer texture.
- Higher temperature (155–160°C): cookies will hold their shape better with defined edges.
8. Cool and Decorate (optional)
Allow the cookies to cool. Decorate with chocolate and sprinkles.Tip: For a more polished result, you can bake on one day and decorate the next. May these cookies bring a little sweetness to your day and warmth to your home إن شاء الله. صحة وعافية !
