Best 4 Butterfly Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our collection of butterfly sugar cookies, where creativity and sweetness take flight. These charming treats, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, will captivate the eyes and taste buds of all who encounter them.

Our recipes offer a variety of options to suit diverse tastes and skill levels. From the classic Vanilla Butterfly Cookies, exuding a timeless elegance with their delicate vanilla flavor, to the eye-catching Rainbow Butterfly Cookies, boasting a kaleidoscope of colors sure to brighten any occasion, our collection has something for everyone.

For those seeking a touch of indulgence, the Chocolate Butterfly Cookies, with their rich cocoa flavor and decadent chocolate chips, are an irresistible choice. And for a unique twist, try our Lemon Butterfly Cookies, where the bright citrus notes of lemon zest dance harmoniously with the sweetness of the cookie.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure that even novice bakers can create these delightful treats. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let your imagination soar as you embark on this enchanting baking adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERFLY SUGAR COOKIES



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Red, yellow and orange dough combine to make colorful sugar cookies to serve during the summer season.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cut Out     Sugar     Butter     Dairy     Cookie     Dessert     Cookie     Dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cookie
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pink, green and purple gel food colors
Decorations
Sparkling decorator sugar
Assorted candies, such as licorice wheels, licorice pastels, chewy fruit-flavored jelly candies etc.

Steps:

  • Combine butter and sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg, milk and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed.
  • Divide dough into thirds; place each portion into separate bowl. Tint each portion with desired gel food color.
  • Shape each dough into a ball; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out dough, one-third at a time, on lightly floured surface (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  • Form butterflies by placing bottom tips of 2 heart cookies together, so they are touching, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Press down slightly to join cookies. Sprinkle with decorator sugar. Repeat with remaining cookies. Bake 6-8 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Decorate with remaining candies as desired. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

FRENCH BUTTERFLY COOKIES (PAPILLONS)



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Known for their caramelized exterior and multitude of flaky layers within, these French treats call for just two ingredients: puff pastry and sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 28

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/4 cups sugar, plus more for dipping
1 pound frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar on work surface. Place dough on top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar; press to adhere. Roll out dough into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Position dough so that one long side is parallel to edge of work surface. Fold each of the long sides of dough towards the middle to meet one another without overlapping. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Then fold one of the short sides over to meet the opposite short side. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Finally, fold one long side in half to meet the opposite long side. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Firmly press down on dough with your hands, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with water. Place more sugar in a shallow bowl. Trim ends of chilled dough, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Dip cut sides of slices in sugar, then transfer to prepared sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake until sugar is golden and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully flip each cookie, then return to oven and continue to bake until deep golden brown, about 6 minutes more. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool completely. Repeat with remaining slices. Cookies are best eaten the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container, between sheets of parchment, at room temperature up to 1 day.

BUTTERFLY SUGAR COOKIES ARE THE PERFECT SPRINGTIME TREAT



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Try a new cookie decorating technique-it's easy! You can turn butterfly sugar cookies into masterpieces with a simple marbled icing.

Categories     baby shower     bridal shower     children     Easter     spring     baking     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 4-5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks plus 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. whole milk
2 lb. powdered sugar, sifted, plus more if needed
1/3 c. whole milk
2 large pasteurized egg whites
Red and orange food coloring

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Combine the butter, granulated sugar and orange zest in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla. Beat again, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a separate bowl. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until the dough comes together.
  • Divide the dough in half, then flatten both halves into disks and place them in separate resealable plastic bags. Refrigerate the dough until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out both pieces of dough until about 1/4 inch thick and cut out as many cookies as you can with 2- to 3-inch butterfly cookie cutters. Place the cookies on the baking sheets and bake until they're just set but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to racks to cool completely before decorating.
  • For the icing: Combine the powdered sugar, milk and egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium-high speed until thick and glossy. Add more powdered sugar if the icing seems too thin. Just play with it until it's right. The icing should be stiff enough to dip the top side of the cookie and get a thick, even layer.
  • Divide the icing among 3 or 4 smaller bowls. Add 2 to 3 drops each of red and orange food coloring to each bowl, scattering it over the surface of the icing. Drag a toothpick through the drops a few times to make swirls. Dip the top side of each cookie in the icing and let the excess drip off, then let dry on a rack. When the first bowl of icing becomes too muddled, move on to the next. Let the icing dry completely, about 1 hour.

BUTTERFLY COOKIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 28m

Yield 28 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese
1 (17-ounce) bag sugar cookie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
1 (12-ounce) bag mini candy covered chocolates (recommended: M and M's)

Steps:

  • Heat cream cheese in a large microwave safe bowl for 1 minute on 80 percent power in microwave to soften. Add sugar cookie mix, 1/4 cup flour, egg and extract. Stir with wooden spoon until dough is well combined and forms a ball.
  • Sprinkle a flat rolling surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Divide dough in half and roll out onto lightly floured surface using a rolling pin. Roll the rolling pin back and forth, turning the dough as needed so it does not stick. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Take cookie cutter and dip cutting edge into a shallow bowl of flour. Then press cookie cutter into rolled out dough. Begin cutting out shapes at the center of the dough and work your way towards the edge, cutting shapes as close together as possible. Once the entire slab of dough is cut, use a small spatula to remove cookies from rolling surface and place on un-greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining half of dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Decorate each cookie by pressing mini candies into dough. Refrigerate cookies for 15 minutes to prevent spreading while baking.
  • Using oven mitts, place cookies in oven on top rack. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven using mitts and let cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute before moving them to cooling rack.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the cookies to hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop helps to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape, which will help them to bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Butterfly sugar cookies are a beautiful and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can create butterfly sugar cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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