Butter cookie
Butter Cookie
A Butter Cookie (pronunciation: /ˈbʌtər ˈkʊkɪ/) is a type of biscuit that is primarily made from butter, sugar, and flour. The term "butter cookie" is derived from the English words "butter" and "cookie", with "butter" being a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream, and "cookie" being a baked or cooked food that is typically small, flat and sweet.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of a butter cookie are:
- Butter: A dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream. It is a semi-solid emulsion at room temperature, consisting of approximately 80% butterfat.
- Sugar: A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
- Flour: A powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. It is used to make many different foods.
Preparation
Butter cookies are prepared by mixing the ingredients together, shaping the dough into individual cookies, and then baking them in an oven. The cookies are often decorated with chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles.
Variations
There are many variations of butter cookies, including:
- Shortbread: A type of cookie that is traditionally made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts flour.
- Danish cookie: A type of cookie that originated in Denmark and is typically made with butter and vanilla.
- Sugar cookie: A cookie with main ingredients that are sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and either baking powder or baking soda.
Health Considerations
Butter cookies are high in calories and saturated fat due to the large amount of butter used in their preparation. They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butter cookie
- Wikipedia's article - Butter cookie
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