NIGELLA LAWSON'S CUT-OUT COOKIES
These cookies have a melting, buttery texture and hold their shape very well while baking. The dough freezes well so you can make a double batch and wrap some dough in clingfilm to stash in the freezer. I like them best without icing. The recipe is from Nigella Lawson's 'How to be a Domestic Goddess'.
Provided by Flowerfairy
Categories Dessert
Time 1h27m
Yield 25-30 cookies, 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and moving towards moussiness, then beat in the egg and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and eggs, and mix gently but surely. If you think the finished mixture is too sticky to be rolled out, add more flour, but do so sparingly as too much will make the dough tough. Form into a fat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Sprinkle a suitable surface with flour, place disk of dough on it, and sprinkle a little more flour on top of that. Then roll it out to a thickness of about 1/2 cm. Cut into shapes, dipping the cutter into flour as you go, and place the cookies a little apart on 2 parchment or silpat lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes; obviously it depends on the shape you're using and whether they are on the upper or lower shelf, though you can swap them around after about 5 minutes. When they're ready expect them to be tinged a pronounced gold around the edges; they'll be softish still in the middle, but set while they cool.
- Remove the cookies with a flat, preferably flexible, spatula to a wire rack. When they are fully cooled, you can get on with the icing. Put a couple of tablespoons of not-quite-boiling water into a large bowl, add the sieved confectioners sugar and mix together, adding more water as you need to form a thick paste. Color,as desired. Nigella thinks pastes are much better than liquid, not just because the range of colors is better but because they don't dilute the icing as they tint. Ice cooled cookies, as desired.
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Karen Wright
[email protected]These cookies are delicious!
dani lyles
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
Ghv Vhv
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon-flavored desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're perfectly balanced and not too tart.
Lathitha Mafu
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really budget-friendly.
Dion Adams
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They're easy to make and they taste great. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Peter Njihia
[email protected]These cookies are delicious, but they're a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try adding an extra egg yolk next time.
Emjay Tinker
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Raja Hasham
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
National Muneer
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies turned out great. The instructions were easy to follow and the cookies were delicious.
Md milonv
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.
Aviwe Limba
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for any occasion.
Ti' Shawna Hughes
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
MD Noyon Pk
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon-flavored desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're perfectly balanced and not too tart.
SM AK
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really budget-friendly.
Clarity Lindo
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're still so delicious.
Mobeensafeer Safeer
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they always turn out great.
Mêh zêñysîzz
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Donna Pearce
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the heart shape. They're also really tasty.
Md Najmul
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.
Rich Savage
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the hint of lemon in them.