Cookie Base Recipe — Baked by Steph

Steph's Vanilla Cookie Base Recipe

18/08/21

Overview

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 12 minutes
  • time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: Approx. 25 cookies
  • Dietary & Allergens: Vegetarian, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 300g Plain flour
  • 125g Self-raising flour
  • 125g Sugar
  • 125g Butter
  • 125g Golden syrup
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla paste

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 160℃. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, or standing mixer, add the dry ingredients (including optional flavours) and mix together. 
  • Cube the butter and then mix into the flour to a crumbly consistency. 
  • Add the golden syrup and mix in.
  • Finally add the eggs and/or vanilla paste if using. Keep mixing till a dough forms and crumbs can’t be seen at the bottom of the mixing bowl. 
  • Dust the work surface with a little flour and then use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to 3mm-5mm thick
  • Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place onto the baking tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. 
  • Leave to cool before enjoying the cookies right away or decorate with royal icing

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