I posted the original recipe for these tasty cookies almost three years ago (recipe can be found HERE). Since then, I’ve made various variations of the basic dough, but neglected to photograph these variations.
When I was about to bake the cookies again this week, I decided it was time to document the new batch, and the result is in front of you. The only difference between this recipe and the former, is that this time I didn’t use demerara sugar, simply because I ran out of it. However, the cookies still came out delicious. Try them and enjoy.
Notes:
* If you have the time, let the dough with the raisins/dried cranberries freeze overnight. This will allow the dried fruits to soften and allow for easier cutting.
* The cookies are baked from frozen.
* Pearl sugar can be found in specialty stores or online.
Makes: 80-90 cookies
Prep time: 30 minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours minimum, preferably overnight
Baking time: 15-17 minutes
Ingredients:
1 stick (115 grams) butter, soft
1 cup white sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 XL egg
2 ½ cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 Tbs milk, only if needed
For the different flavors:
Option 1: ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut + ¼ cup golden raisins mixed with 2 Tbs dark rum
Option 2: ¼ cup chocolate chips + ¼ cup dried cranberries
Option 3: 2 tsp cooking grade dried lavender buds + 2 Tbs pearl sugar (see notes) for coating
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar and salt. Add the egg and whisk to incorporate. Add the flour and vanilla, and knead to form a ball of dough. If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 Tbs milk, at room temperature, to help bind it. Make sure not to add too much milk. Cut the dough into 3 portions.
2. Add to each portion one of the flavorings above. Knead to incorporate and roll each into a log about 1.6” (4 cm) thick, and about 11” (28cm) long. Roll the lavender dough in pearl sugar. Wrap each log in wax paper and place on a tray. Place in the freezer for 4 hours minimum, preferably overnight. At this point, the dough can be kept in freezer bags in the freezer for up to two months.
3. To bake: preheat the oven to 355F (180C). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the dough logs on a cutting board and cut, with a sharp, heavy knife, into thin slices, about 0.2”(0.5 cm).
4. Bake, from frozen, for about 15-17 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden at the bottom and sides. They will still be quite pale on top. Let cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
What a great idea to make these logs and bake from frozen as needed – thank you, Ronit!
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Thank you Dolly, I’m glad you liked the recipe. It is indeed great to have such logs in the freezer. Makes for easy entertaining. 🙂
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Yumm! 😊
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Thank you Lahari! 🙂
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I’ve always been slightly puzzled about how to incorporate “goodies” into this sort of cookie. Thanks for the secret! ;->
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Thank you Judie, I’m glad you’ve found the recipe helpful. It’s really enjoyable to come up with different flavors for the cookies. 🙂
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Your plate of differently flavoured butter cookies looks so pretty and very inviting. Such a good basic recipe to have in the repertoire and in the freezer!
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Thank you Karina, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Having a few of these logs in the freezer make for easy entertaining. 🙂
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I’ve made refrigerator cookies – but until I read this post, I hadn’t realized that there are also freezer cookies. I’m guessing that the colder the cookie dough, the less the cookie spreads when baked.
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Thank you Sheryl, I’m glad you’ve found the post helpful. You’re right – the colder the dough, the more the cookies keep their shape.
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I have a similar cookie recipe that I can keep frozen and use as needed. Fun to make different flavors!
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It is indeed! 🙂
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Ronit, I love these kinds of cookies. I’ll be going for option 1, anything with dark rum has to be good. Great tip regarding the freezing.
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Thank you Ron, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Rum-raisins is one of my favorites as well. 🙂
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These look great! I’d love to try the lavender ones 🍪
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Thank you Lynsey, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I hope you’ll enjoy the cookies. 🙂
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Just an FYI I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition award. See https://larenascorner.com/2018/11/19/blogger-recognition-reward/
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Thank you LaRena, I appreciate the nomination. Sorry that, for lack of time, I can’t participate in the awards scene.
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No worries. Just wanted you to know that I appreciate your blog. Have a wonderful day/night!
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Thank you! 🙂
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How easy is that! one dough and so many flavors. I love dried fruit in cookies especially after they caramelize in the oven
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Thank you Ralu, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I enjoy coming up with new flavors for the cookies. The dried fruits indeed got caramelized and tasty. 🙂
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These really look great! Will try soon! Thanks for sharing! 🐷💕😊
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Thank you Jan, I’m glad you liked the recipe and am happy to share. Hope you’ll enjoy these tasty cookies. 🙂
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Fantastic looking!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Cookies look great!!
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Thank you Deeksha! 🙂
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Wonderful cookies with delicious flavors! I like the raisin & coconut flavor the most.
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Thank you Megala, I’m glad you liked the cookies. The coconut one is my favorite as well. 🙂
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