Butter cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. This recipe yields 12 small cookies. They are made in just minutes using only four simple ingredients that every homemaker always has on hand. Top each cookie with a spoonful of apricot jam, a slice of bacon or Cheddar cheese, a few tomatoes, and some arugula—and you'll have a wonderful light snack. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 230 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with oil and set aside. Cut the butter into small pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Using two forks or knives, blend the butter into the flour mixture until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 2
2. Gradually add milk, stirring with a fork.
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Step 3
3. Place the resulting dough onto a clean surface lightly dusted with flour and knead gently. Carefully roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2 cm. Using a cookie cutter or a round mold, cut out 12 cookies.
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Step 4
4. Place the cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, until golden brown.
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Step 5
5. Let the cookies cool slightly and serve warm.