PETIT BEURRE -- TEA COOKIES

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Posted from an online source in response to a recipe request. Chilling time not included in preparation time. Keep in airtight containers to maintain crispness.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 all-purpose flour
1/2 cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks (large...save whites for another use)
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Beat together softened butter and sugar on medium speed for about a minute.
  • Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating smooth after each addition.
  • Add half the flour mixture.
  • Add milk, then add the remaining flour mixture.
  • Scrape dough onto a piece of plastic wrap.
  • Press it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  • Wrap and chill for several hours or up to 3 days.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 325F and place parchment paper onto baking sheet.
  • Place dough on a floured work surface and lightly flour it.
  • Roll dough into a 12-inch square.
  • Cut the square in half, then roll each half into a 9x12 inch rectangle.
  • With the tines of a fork, pierce the dough at ½ inch intervals.
  • Cut each half of dough into 24 rectangles of 3x1½-inch each.
  • Transfer cuts-out to baking sheets and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden all over.
  • Slide parchment paper along with petit beurre onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 4.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.3

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