Ingredients for Gourmet's Vanilla Bean Cookies
- Unsalted Butter
- Vegetable Shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Vanilla Beans
- Egg
- Real Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Gourmet's Vanilla Bean Cookies
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean pod.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chopped nuts (if using).
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
7g
Carbs
2g
