These cookies are beautiful. ;-) Im so tempted to buy that mongo size, but was curious to know whether that brand of sprinkles is tasty enough to have on the tasting surface of cookiesAmazon reviewers are divided. of others in attendance. Definitely couldnt pipe this, even with a large star tip and a sturdy piping bag with warmed up dough. Yum! I made this and it was the worst piping experience for any confection that Ive made, as an experienced baker. So Saturday morning I was trying to convey to my husband my excitement over your book, which I pre-ordered months ago, set to arrive Monday. So its totally understandable that you might not remember the time of day, or the name of the correct day of the week! It piped well after that, though I found it easiest to squeeze near the tip, and then push the rest of the batter down as needed. I am so excited! Hooray! flour: all purpose flour or Italian 00 flour. And youre coming to my neck of the woods, on a day I might be able to make it out! All my best, Heather. They came out beautifully. 1/2 spritzers came out. Ive been baking for over 50 years and I could NOT pipe those cookies thru a squeeze pastry bag. You rock Deb! 1 cup (230g) Butter, softened 2 cups (250g) Flour 2/3 cup (85g) Powdered sugar Optional additions: Vanilla extract Salt Sugar for coating DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350F (180C). FYI the FDA agrees so hopefully some new ones are coming: https://www.fda.gov/food/ingredientspackaginglabeling/foodadditivesingredients/ucm449162.htm. I didnt have much trouble using this method (Im new to this) so if youre out there and want to try this recipe and got second thoughts because of some of the comments: use a cookie press! Dip the end of the cookie sandwich into the chocolate, allowing as much chocolate to drip off as possible before rolling it in the sprinkles to cover the chocolate completely. Oh my god, the street chicken is so amazing! I have been so disappointed in the ones from the bakeries, even the Italian ones, that are clearly not made with butter and are tasteless. I also only put about 1/4 of the dough in the piping bag at a time. Jobs Tears/Chinese Pearl Barley could be a slick GF swap, but this isnt specified. Today I boiled a cup of water in the microwave. Then I resorted to putting it in my cookie press onto the cut parchment that I put out as per your recipe- again a mess! Congratulations on the new book! You can buy the Dutch DeRuijter brand chocolate* sprinkles on Amazon. Im going to pick up the book at Words this weekend and was planning to ask them then. Either works. Congratulations on your book ! Ive been looking for a recipes for these cookies for years and these are hands down the best cookie Ive had in a very long time. WARNING: This recipe is not for the piping novice. The first time I made them was an epic fail. Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Deb, would you be willing to help us out? Crispy and chewy coffee cookies - every coffee lover's new favorite cookie! Soft, room temp butter & fully mixing batter was key to having a batter that could be piped. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Love the website, love the books! At last the book, now the tour! Congratulations. Gathered all the supplies and finally tried making them on Christmas Eve. I would give these cookies 6 stars if I could! I can see using this batter in so many applications, especially around the holidays. I make them at Christmas time every year using a cookie press. We loved it. Can I use a Wilton 1M tip. Using a large cookie scoop, divide the dough into about 12 even-size extra large balls of dough (about 1/4 cup each). Congrats on the new book! So last night I made the recipe using the weight measure for the sugar and the flour. Its definitely a tough one to pipe but a softer dough wont bake up as nicely and hold the shape. If you have a warmer kitchen maybe youll have an easier time, but until the batter warmed up in the piping bag from my hands it was carpel tunnel inducing. Preheat oven to 150 degrees C (300 degrees F). One, I think its really important to note that the butter needs to be softened not just room temperature. is, in fact, triumphant.. My challenge was that the 1/2 x 1 3/4 size instruction ended up in flat, tiny brittle cookies without any piping not even close to what is shown in the photos. My husband and I refer very fondly to that Smitten woman. Shes very popular at our house! Im so happy its finally here I wish I could come out to one of the Washington DC dates but alas I work so far away and TRAFFIC :( Anyways, I cant wait to pick up a copy and cant wait to try some of the vegetarian mains! How much almond extract? I have tried many dessert recipes from the blog (peanut butter crispy bars, triple berry summer buttermilk bundt, pumpkin bread! It would be great to find you regularly do this! The dough is always too stiff and wont pipe through. If it doesn't, dribble in a tablespoon of water. I miss that place so much! Is this normal or did I do something wrong here? CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love using mine! I was home for A WHOLE HOUR before my husband went out and I realized my book had already arrived, and I realized he had put the box in a corner and it had been HERE WITH ME THE ENTIRE TIME AND HE HADNT TOLD ME!!! Previous post: sausage and potato roast with arugula, Next post: endive salad with toasted breadcrumbs and walnuts, endive salad with toasted breadcrumbs and walnuts. I live in a warm climate so I also wonder if temperature has anything to do with the piping issue. This is a great base for any number of butter cookie variations, just be prepared to double the recipe. Ohand due to personal preferenceI fill these with chocolate instead of jam :) Cant have too much chocolate! I simply love your book! I had to add 1/4 c milk (slightly warmed) to get this dough to be pipe-able. I would encourage you to *not* change the recipe, not because my word is god (ha!) They look pretty good! https://www.jack-enterprises.com/. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. I appreciate the large selection of vegetarian dinners. I gave up 2/3 of the way through your book I started in deserts, btw :-). They will still get jam and dipped in chocolate with all the sprinkles one could want on a cookie, but they will have a different shape. Thanks! I made these over the weekend and they were really good. You can pipe them into a tight o or just a big, flat star and press the dried or candied cherry in before baking. With an electric mixer, cream butter. Granted we have a good supply of goodies in the files that many of us have not tested yet, but it isnt the same as your warm, newsy, funny, and delicious posts. I might just eat a 1/2 dozen of these cookies tonight while thumbing through your book. Our favorite for Christmas is using a cookie press and a flower shape then we put 1/2 of a maraschino cherry in the center before baking. They were brutal to pipeI had to get my husband to come do it, and even he had to put in a massive effort. I just got my book. I think Id try this again; but Id experiment with some circular shapes for the slippery fillings. So 2 cups would have weighed 295g, so it was quite a difference. What a gift! Three copies of your book have been ordered by me. Becker's is a tiny store front but don't let that decieve you from their amazing tasting donuts. I really dont know how she is managing it quite frankly. I dont even know when he hung up the phone; pretty sure I just kept right on reading the names of these recipes aloud. I tried letting the dough rest at room temp for awhile, then (being impatient) zapped it in the microwave for about 8 seconds. I was able to get it through a cookie press and I was able to squeeze it through a pastry bag with an open star tip. Quick inquiry regarding a dense, grainy, daily bread: I am one of those people who keeps a sour dough starter that dates back . As the batter sits, it hardens. I used a Wilton star tip and while they spread, it was just slightly. As a result, mine are nowhere near as pretty as yours, but Im sure theyll taste delicious. . This recipe is definitely a keeper! Hi Deb, These are buttery and delicious. pout. Hoping I can hear you talk in Boulder in December! It still takes a bit of strength to get it out of the pastry bag but at least it works. In the bowl of your stand mixed fixed with paddle attachment, cream shortening, butter and sugar. I am such a huge Smitten Kitchen fan. Sh*t. When I realized that it said delivered. It was too think. The original email had been intended for the afternoon of 10/24. If I buy the book now can I still come to Maplewood to see you in December? I settled for surreptitiously paging through during dinner. (Wishing that I could put that last line in bold italics.) I beat the mixture for quite a long time after I added the eggs, until it was pale. So I am a professional baker & cook in the catering world. Thank you! 2. Thank you so much. You ready? , I was looking for a delicious butter cookie recipe and this recipe delivered! The only issue I had with making these was the chocolate. All ingredients you can pronounce. Step 5 Pipe evenly onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. only to name a few), so I am rather excited to try some savory vegetarian dishes from the book. They were the absolute best at everything! We started savory with the parm Dutch baby with creamed mushrooms. Just a spoonful or two. This gave us 8 mini Dutch babies/Yorkshire puddings. Id double this next time making it for 2 adults and 2 teens. My copy of your new book finally made it to New Zealand! Pipe the cookies immediately after the cookie batter is ready. Where in Philadelphia are you going to be signing books? One of the last vintage bakeries in Nashville since Becker's and Sweet & Sassy have disappeared. I was disappointed. Im positive these will bring back memories of the chocolate dipped cookies. Thanks for your work, I cant wait to begin cooking with you. My experience was similar to that of other reviewers who had trouble with this dough. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. (I eventually piped them just through a hole in the tip of the bag- not as pretty though.) Just wondering, isnt 2 Cups of flour equivalent to 240grams? Next time! Next time less flour or Ill just add the extra milk. Im sure Im doing something wrong but what?? Butter Cookies (Jenny Bakery's Copycat) Recipe | SideChef . Too bad I dont have the time to cook like this anymore and even if I did my kids wouldnt eat most of these dishes. How wrong I was! Made this exactly to the recipe and used a spritz cookie press to make the two inch lines which was super easy (and no piping bags). Long time Smitten Kitchen aficionado/first time commenter. This flavor and this image are exactly what I was longing for today and no bakery in this little town makes these. My Granny worked at Beckers as their cake decorator for about 40 years. I AM SO EXCITED! Hope you get back to posting on your blog soon. Great to meet you in Berkeley today and have you sign my copy of this beautiful cookbook. After dipping in semi sweet chocolate and rolling in sprinkles ..just too much going on. My kids even gobbled it up! Yes! The ridges were maintained and the cookies looked so cute! I dont pipe. Im strictly gf/glutard, but am totally saving this recipe for when I need something normal to take somewhere. Quite sure your assistants ( wayyyyy cuter) were not wearing mascara for a publicity shootso their real eyelashes are amaaaaazing! Are others in local groups that meet to share dishes made from Debs recipes? ): how long to reheat the frittata? I live in the Northeast. I did find the dough stiff, but it got easier to pipe as it warmed up, and I was even able to play around with shapes (including letters to celebrate my sons first day of school). Step 2 Cream the Salted Butter (2/3 cup) and Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/4 cup) until light and fluffy. Congratulations Deb! Below are a few shots of the "Good-ole days", 2016by Beckers Bakery and Deli. Im so excited! The above posted cookies look very good and am eager to make them. Hi Deb, Thank you!! Lacking nuance. Italian Butter Cookies are way better homemade, you'll never buy them from a store or bakery again! What a whirlwind!! Sandy. I just made the dense grainy bread (36 hour rise) and its fantastic! I dont often leave comments but I read your site all the time, its my go to place whenever I need a recipe. I love the way you write, your photos and that you making cooking good food part of real life not something unattainable. Cant wait to see you in Maplewood! 2. It definitely needs to be thinned somehow, just a bit. Please cut her some slack. Namaste. That didnt stop the excited and joy I felt driving through our little city nearby and seeing your book cover front and center! The sections upon sections of dynamite pasta, appetizers, and soups! I did it that way. ps My grams made cookies like this and they were my favorite. I love it! See you next week in Philly! Enjoy your tour. I used Plugra butter and added 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract which really gave such a nice flavor to the cookie. I have already flagged lots of recipes Im going to make this week. First published October 24, 2017 on smittenkitchen.com |, Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant & Unfussy New Favorites, https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/19793/ribbon-spritz-sandwich-cookies/, https://pregelamerica.com/pmag/articles/chocolate-fruit-pairings/, https://www.fda.gov/food/ingredientspackaginglabeling/foodadditivesingredients/ucm449162.htm, http://www.foodiespirit.com/2017/11/30/chocolate-waffles/, a slightly more tender/thick sprinkle cookie is here, 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup sprinkles, chopped nuts, or finely shredded dried coconut, 10-to-12-ounce (285-to-340-gram) bag semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. After saying things Im not proud of, I just ended up just using a cookie scoop. 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