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Buttercups

Buttercups
Buttercups is a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One serving contains 105 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 18. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, vanillan extract, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
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2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
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Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. scalloped cookie cutter.
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Cut a 1-in. hole in the centers of half of the cookies with a floured cutter.
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Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
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Remove from the heat; gradually add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency.
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Spread on the bottoms of the solid cookies; top with remaining cookies.
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Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves in the center of each.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings18
Health Score0
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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