Pikkuleipienperustaikina Finnish Butter Cookie Dough
Master the art of Finnish baking with this versatile Pikkuleipienperustaikina, a traditional Finnish butter cookie dough that's as delightful to make as it is to eat. Crafted with simple, high-quality ingredients like creamy unsalted butter, a hint of vanilla, and just the right touch of sweetness, this dough serves as the perfect base for a variety of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Whether you're rolling out intricate designs, slicing elegant rounds, or creating custom shapes, this dough handles beautifully after a quick chill in the refrigerator. Ready in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under 10, these Finnish butter cookies are ideal for holiday festivities, afternoon tea, or anytime indulgence. Customize your finished cookies with decorative icing, sprinkles, or a drizzle of chocolate—or enjoy them plain to savor their rich, buttery flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 1 Egg yolk, large
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract) and the egg yolk to the bowl. Beat again on medium speed until fully combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and shape it as desired. You can roll it out and cut it into shapes, roll it into balls and flatten them, or form it into logs for sliced cookies.
Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between them to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain, or decorate as desired with icing, chocolate, or sprinkles. Enjoy your delicious Finnish butter cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
