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Delicious Butter Cookies finished dish

Delicious Butter Cookies

Recipe card for Delicious Butter Cookies.
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 150 ml sunflower oil
  • 180g butter
  • Vanilla sugar, pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg or 2 small ones
  • 130g corn starch
  • 150g icing sugar
  • 400g flour
  • Additional 30g flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 150 ml sunflower oil, 180g softened butter, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Egg: Beat in 1 large egg (or 2 small ones) until fully incorporated.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add 130g corn starch, 150g icing sugar, and 400g flour to the mixture. Stir until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Wrap and Chill: Divide the dough into two portions. Wrap each portion in cling film and store in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  5. Add Cocoa: Take one portion of the chilled dough and mix in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Wrap again in cling film and store in the fridge for another 10 minutes.
  6. Final Chill: Combine the plain dough and the cocoa dough into a roll or any desired shape. Wrap in cling film and store in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  8. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into even pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy your delicious butter cookies!

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