Amish Butter Cookies

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by mixing room temperature butter with icing sugar using a spatula, smoothing it out.
  2. 2In another bowl, mix oil, water, and baking powder, then whisk well.
  3. 3Add the oil, water, and baking powder mixture to the butter mixture.
  4. 4Now add all-purpose flour in batches, mixing gently till it comes together.
  5. 5Knead lightly by hand until you have a smooth dough.
  6. 6Split the dough into two portions: one plain and one with cocoa and a bit of coffee essence for flavor.
  7. 7Roll both doughs into thin logs.
  8. 8Layer the white and chocolate logs alternately.
  9. 9Press to form a patterned block.
  10. 10Wrap and chill the dough for 15 minutes.
  11. 11Slice the chilled dough.
  12. 12Bake at 340 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until the sides turn golden.

Ingredients

  • room temperature butter
  • icing sugar
  • oil
  • water
  • baking powder
  • all-purpose flour
  • cocoa
  • coffee essence

Equipment

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Tips

  • No whisking needed for the butter and icing sugar mixture.
  • The oil, water, and baking powder mixture acts as a secret egg substitute for better crunch and longer shelf life.
  • Knead lightly by hand for a smooth dough.
  • Chill the patterned dough block for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Bake until the sides turn golden.