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A plate of Bachelor's Button cookies

Bachelor's Buttons

These delicious little cookies are sweet and crackly on the outside, soft and light on the inside. From the 1868 Cook Book, Every-Day Cookery For Every Family, this is a lovely old fashioned cookie recipe that's quick and easy to make.
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Servings: 30
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 5 ounces flour
  • 5 ounces sugar
  • 1 ounce sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350℉
  • Mix all ingredients into a soft dough
  • Roll into small, 1" diameter balls of dough, and toss in the extra sugar to coat. Place on greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 10-11 minutes, until just lightly golden around the edges, and centers set.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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