Description
A simple and reliable dough base recipe perfect for making Pepas cookies, a classic Argentinean treat.
Ingredients
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- 250g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes for your Pepas cookies.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pepas cookies, dough base, Argentinean cookies, shortbread dough, cookie recipe