Best 4 Bachelor Buttons Recipes

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Bachelor buttons are cheerful, colorful flowers that are a common sight in gardens and fields. But did you know that they are also edible? The petals of bachelor buttons have a slightly peppery flavor that can add a unique touch to salads, soups, and other dishes. In this article, we'll share four delicious recipes that feature bachelor buttons, including a refreshing salad, a savory soup, a tangy vinaigrette, and a sweet sorbet. Whether you're looking for a light and summery dish or a hearty and flavorful meal, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to explore the culinary delights of bachelor buttons!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BACHELOR BUTTONS (COOKIES)



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Recipe featured on The Daily Meal -- All Things Food and Drink ---------- In 1820, Missouri enacted legislation to tax bachelors between 21 and 50 years of age $1 per year for being unmarried. Bake these cookies that look like buttons -- or are they flowers? Either way, they're easy, and cute enough to serve at a party.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter (salted or unsalted, your choice, at room temperature)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fruit preserves (flavors of your choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the center.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter, salt, and powdered' sugar on medium speed until creamy.
  • Reduce the mixer speed slightly and beat in the egg and vanilla.
  • By hand or using the lowest speed of the mixer, stir in the flour.
  • Shape the dough into ¾-inch balls and arrange 2 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your finger to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball, then fill with preserves.
  • Bake 1 sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

BACHELOR BUTTONS



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Do not ask me why these cookies are called 'Bachelor Buttons' because I don't have the answer. Who knows...perhaps these helped a young lady win the heart of a bachelor! I haven't made them yet, but like the list of ingredients. My friend makes these every year for her Christmas cookie tray. Perhaps I will too!

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 60 cookes, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped black walnut
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
  • Stir in walnuts and coconut.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie.
  • Press center of each cookie with finger to form the button.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Yield: 5 dozen.

BACHELOR BUTTONS II



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Yummy little tidbits, a cookie that is dark, lightly sweet, and not heavy tasting. Very yummy!!! I got this recipe from a dear friend back when we graduated from high school and it has become a family favorite. For variety, add chocolate chips or candied fruit.

Provided by JUDYBEE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 32m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Roll dough in to 3/4 inch balls or tiny crescents. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

BACHELOR BUTTONS I



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An old favorite of my mother's.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
½ cup milk
1 cup raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffing tins.
  • Sift dry ingredients together, cut in butter with fork or pastry cutter. Beat egg, add milk and vanilla then stir quickly into dry mixture.
  • Roll out on well floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut with round cookie cutter.
  • Place in muffin tins and drop a teaspoon of raspberry jam in center. Fold sides in slightly and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 252.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right variety of bachelor buttons: Some varieties are better suited for culinary use than others. Look for varieties with edible flowers, such as 'Blue Boy' or 'White Swan'.
  • Harvest the flowers at the right time: Bachelor buttons are best harvested when they are fully open, but before they start to wilt. This is typically in the early morning or late afternoon.
  • Use the flowers fresh: Bachelor buttons have a delicate flavor that is best enjoyed when they are fresh. Use them within a few hours of harvesting.
  • Add bachelor buttons to salads: The flowers add a beautiful pop of color and a slightly peppery flavor to salads. Try adding them to a mixed green salad, or use them as a garnish for a fruit salad.
  • Use bachelor buttons as a garnish: The flowers can be used to garnish a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, and cocktails. They add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dish.
  • Make bachelor button tea: The flowers can be used to make a refreshing and flavorful tea. Simply steep the flowers in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use bachelor buttons in desserts: The flowers can be used to add a touch of color and flavor to desserts, such as cakes, cookies, and ice cream. They can also be used to make candied flowers.

Conclusion:

Bachelor buttons are a versatile and beautiful flower that can be used to add color and flavor to a variety of dishes. They are a great addition to salads, soups, stews, cocktails, and desserts. Whether you are looking for a new way to use your bachelor buttons or you are simply looking for a new and interesting ingredient to try, these recipes are sure to please.

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