Description
Delicate Burano butter cookies, hailing from Venice’s colorful island, embody Italian pastry perfection with their delightful crunch and subtle sweetness. Crisp, buttery, and elegantly simple, these traditional treats will transport you to a charming Venetian afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: butter, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, ensuring they are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale yellow, using an electric mixer or vigorous hand whisking.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, providing a delicate aromatic undertone to the cookie dough.
- Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring even distribution of leavening agent.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Knead the dough lightly on a clean surface until it becomes cohesive and smooth, avoiding excessive handling that might toughen the cookies.
- Shape the dough into traditional ring or “S” shapes, placing each cookie approximately two inches apart on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden-brown while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, where they will continue to set and develop a crisp exterior.
Notes
- Select high-quality butter at room temperature for maximum softness and rich flavor in your cookies.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the traditional curved shape.
- Use pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for an authentic Italian bakery-style taste that elevates the simple ingredients.
- Consider rolling the edges in granulated sugar before baking to create a delightful crispy, sparkly exterior that adds texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg