Meat Grinder Cookies
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
50 biscuits
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Course
Dessert
Meat Grinder Cookies
Description
These cookies start with a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and baking powder, which is gradually mixed into a cohesive, soft dough with the addition of lemon or orange zest, vanilla powder, and eggs. Refrigerating the dough firms it up, making it easier to process through the meat grinder with a cookie press attachment.
The dough is pressed into patterned cookie bars about 2 inches long, then baked at 175°C (350°F) until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. The result is a delicately textured cookie with a subtle citrus fragrance and a buttery richness.
Meat Grinder Cookies offer a unique shape and texture due to the pressing method and make for attractive, hand-held treats suitable for tea or dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1.1 lb all-purpose flour
- 9 oz butter soft, room temperature
- 3.5 oz sugar
- 2 egg
- vanilla powder
- 1 lemon zest or orange zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
How to make Meat Grinder Cookies:
- Mix the flour, butter, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Keep mixing until you get crumbs.
- Add the grated lemon zest, vanilla, and eggs.
- Mix them to get a soft and smooth pastry.
- Knead into a ball and cover with plastic food wrap.
- Leave in a fridge for 30 minutes.
- Use a meat grinder with a cookie press attachment. Place a little dough inside and let it come out.
- Cut the large cookie bar into 2-inch-long bars.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment .
- Preheat the oven to 175°C/ 350 ºF and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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