Button Cookies
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Button Cookies

Kawaii button-shaped shortbread cookies

Adorable button-shaped butter cookies perfect for gifting or decorating your next kawaii tea party.

51Min
24Servings
85Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

mixing bowl
mixing spoon
hand mixer
cutting board
baking sheet
parchment paper

Ingredients

Ingredients

all-purpose flour

250 g

butter

150 g

granulated sugar

80 g

egg

1 piece

vanilla extract

5 ml

baking powder

5 g

salt

2 g

Instructions

1

Prepare dry ingredients

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

3 min
2

Cream butter and sugar

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5 min
Butter should be softened at room temperature
3

Add egg and vanilla

Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.

2 min
4

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.

4 min
Do not overmix to keep cookies tender
5

Chill the dough

Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

10 mintimer 10 min
6

Shape and decorate buttons

Roll dough into small balls, flatten slightly, press button patterns with a straw or toothpick.

10 min
Create 2-4 small holes like real buttons
7

Bake the cookies

Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake until edges are lightly golden.

12 min180°Ctimer 12 min
Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes
8

Cool and serve

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature 10 minutes

Store in airtight container. Cookies stay crisp for up to 5 days at room temperature.

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