Buttercups Recipe

Name: Buttercups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup raspberry preserves or fruit preserves of your choice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons water
1/4 cup raspberry preserves or fruit preserves of your choice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. scalloped cookie cutter. Cut a 1-in. hole in the centers of half of the cookies with a floured cutter.
3
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency.
6
Spread on the bottoms of the solid cookies; top with remaining cookies. Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves in the center of each.

926

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Buttercups falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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