SAND DOLLAR COOKIES
For variations on these cookies, try adding lemon zest, dipping them in chocolate, or sandwiching two of them together with jam.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 15 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut two pieces of parchment or waxed paper into 12-by-20-inch rectangles. Set aside. In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar on medium-low speed. Add vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together salt and flour. With mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix dough, scraping down sides of bowl once or twice, until just combined.
- Transfer dough to center of one of the reserved pieces of parchment paper. Place second piece of reserved parchment paper directly over dough. Shape dough into a round. On a flat surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Chill until firm on a baking sheet, about 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk egg together with 1 teaspoon cold water. Set aside. Line two baking pans with Silpats. Set aside.
- Remove chilled dough from refrigerator, and place on a flat surface. Remove parchment paper from surface of dough, and reserve. Using a 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out dough rounds, and transfer to prepared baking pans; space rounds about 2 inches apart. Lightly brush cookies with egg wash, and decorate with three sliced almonds.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle over cookies.
- Bake until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
- Reroll remaining dough between reserved parchment to 1/8-inch thickness, and chill until firm, about 1 hour. Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 with chilled dough.
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Inga Beck
[email protected]I'm allergic to coconut, so I couldn't try these cookies. But they looked delicious!
joy jim
[email protected]These cookies are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
Judoka Noor
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so delicate and pretty.
Lila Foisaga
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.
Astrit Lita
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I still liked these cookies. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Yesenia Quintero
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a summer party! They're light and refreshing, and they look so festive.
Kagisomandla John
[email protected]I had trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
Michael Odendaal
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Md Mamu
[email protected]I love the shape of these cookies! They're so unique and fun.
Mercy Nalunga
[email protected]These cookies are really good! The texture is soft and chewy, and the flavor is just right.
Jacqueline Karauwan
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Ayanda Ayanda
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and delicious! I made them for a beach party and they were a huge hit. The kids loved the shape and the adults loved the flavor.