butter crisps: 1986 winner

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Recipe from Debbie Vanni of Libertyville, Illinois from the Chicago Tribune annual Food Guide Holiday Cookie Contest December 4, 1986.

yield 60 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For butter crisps: 1986 winner

  • 3/4 c
    unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon rind, grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    kirsch (cherry liqueur)
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • colored sugar crystals or plain pearl sugar crystals

How To Make butter crisps: 1986 winner

  • 1
    Beat butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon rind, lemon juice, cherry liqueur and salt in large mixer bowl.
  • 2
    Stir in the flour. Shape into ball; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes.
  • 4
    Place on greased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar crystals.
  • 5
    Bake 10 minutes (cookies should not brown). Cool on wire racks.
  • 6
    Store in airtight container 2 days to develop flavor. Cookies can be stored in airtight container at room temperature up to 6 weeks or in freezer up to 2 months.

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