How to make Butter Cookies (Pastisetas) – Recipe

Butter Cookies – Pastisetas – soft on the inside, almost melting in the mouth, with a hint of crunch on the outside, buttery rich and rich. They are great with morning tea or coffee or simply as a snack.

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Make about 60 cookies
9 oz (250g) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) flour

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Place the butter in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing for another 12 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy white.

3. Using a spatula, fold the flour into the butter mixture until completely combined.

4. Transfer the dough into a 1M (½ inch-1 cm) star-tipped piping bag.

5. Shape cookies on prepared baking sheets.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until base begins to brown.

7. Let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.