Rich Butter Bites Recipe

Name: Rich Butter Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 3/4 cups flour; Frosting; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; pecan halves or sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
Frosting
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves or sliced almonds

1
In a medium mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
2
Add egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Beat in the flour to form stiff dough. Roll into 3/4 inch balls. Place balls on greased baking sheet.
3
Flatten balls with the bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350u00b0F for 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool cookies completely.
4
Frosting: In a saucepan cook and stir butter until lightly browned. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add whipping cream, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Frost cooled cookies and garnish with a pecan half or a sliced almond.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Rich Butter Bites 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.

Rich Butter Bites

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