Butter Buttons Recipe

Name: Butter Buttons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 Land O Lakes Eggs (yolks only); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons meringue powder; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; Food color; Edible decorator sprinkles, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 Land O Lakes Eggs (yolks only)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons meringue powder
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food color
Edible decorator sprinkles, if desired

1
Combine butter and sugar in bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed until creamy.
3
Add egg yolks and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4
(Batter will look smooth and shiny.)
5
Gently stir in flour.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Shape each half into 9x1 1/4-inch long roll.
8
Wrap in waxed paper or plastic food wrap.
9
Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight until firm.
10
Heat oven to 350F.
11
Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife, turning roll 1/4 turn after each cut.
12
Place 1 inch apart onto greased cookie sheets.
13
Bake 10-14 minutes or until golden brown.
14
Cool completely.
15
Combine all icing ingredients except food color in bowl.
16
Beat at low speed until moistened.
17
Beat at medium speed until stiff and glossy.
18
If too stiff, add additional tablespoon hot water for desired spreading consistency.
19
Tint icing with food color, as desired.
20
Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles to resemble buttons, as desired.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 Land O Lakes Eggs (yolks only), 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Butter Buttons falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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