@shabzbeeh.malik: 1. Jam Thumbprint Butter Cookies Ingredients: • 1 cup butter (softened) • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 egg yolk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Strawberry jam Directions 1. Add softened butter and sugar into a mixing bowl. Beat until light and creamy. 2. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix well. 3. Slowly add flour and combine to make a smooth cookie dough. 4. Make small balls from the dough and place them on a baking tray. 5. Press the center of each cookie gently with your thumb to make a small hole. 6. Fill the center with strawberry jam. 7. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. 8. Cool completely and enjoy. 2. Coconut Butter Cookies 🥥🍪 Ingredients: • 1 cup butter (softened) • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of salt Directions 1. Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy and smooth. 2. Add vanilla extract and mix properly. 3. Add flour, desiccated coconut and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. 4. Shape the dough into round cookies. 5. Sprinkle extra coconut on top if desired. 6. Arrange cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 7. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes until the edges become golden. 8. Allow to cool before serving. 3. Vanilla Swirl Butter Cookies Ingredients: • 1 cup butter (softened) • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 egg yolk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of salt Directions 1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until soft, smooth and fluffy. 2. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix well. 3. Add flour and salt gradually to make a soft dough. 4. Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. 5. Pipe beautiful swirl shapes onto a baking tray. 6. Chill the cookies for about 15–20 minutes to hold their shape. 7. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. 8. Let them cool and serve crispy vanilla swirl cookies.
