Add a bit of sparkle to your day with these gorgeous diamond cookies! Inspired by the French Diamond Butter Cookies, also known as Diamant Sabl\u00e9, these treats are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Made with powdered sugar and butter, they have a delicate and crumbly structure (similar to shortbread), and with a generous coating of granulated sugar, they look just as sparkly as real diamonds! The cookies can be made in both vanilla and chocolate flavors. Choose your favorite, or make both. It\u2019s quick to make and is the perfect cookie for guests. Who doesn\u2019t love diamonds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diamond Cookies Ingredients
Flour \u2013 all-purpose flour (or plain flour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butter \u2013 use real butter, do not substitute for vegetable fat or margarine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanilla extract \u2013 use vanilla extract or essence; feel free to add a bit of almond essence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egg \u2013 eggs add richness to the cookies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powdered Sugar \u2013 the recipe uses powdered sugar which adds a lighter texture to the cookies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Granulated sugar \u2013 granulated sugar adds the sparkle that puts the \u2018diamonds\u2019 in the cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips
Don\u2019t overmix the cookie dough. Mix the ingredients until just combined and the dough is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t skip the refrigeration step. This firms up the dough to make it easier to cut into slices. If you\u2019re making these cookies on a hot day, you might need to refrigerate them again halfway through slicing so the dough does not become too soft. You can even put them in the freezer for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recipe will also work with cookie cutters. Instead of rolling the dough into a dough, roll it out onto a clean surface and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feel free to use other extracts (like almond, orange, or caramel). You can also add lemon or arrange zest to the dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Store Diamond Cookies
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can You Freeze Diamond Cookies?
The unbaked logs (without the milk and sugar) can be frozen. To freeze the rolled logs, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months. Allow thawing in the fridge before brushing with milk, covering with sugar, slicing, and baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
320 g (2 1\/2 cups)
BUTTER, SOFTENED
200 g (3\/4 cup)
POWDERED SUGAR
110 g (3\/4 cup)
SALT
a pinch
VANILLA EXTRACT
1 tsp
EGG
1
GRANULATED SUGAR
COCOA POWDER
MILK
Instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1
Place the butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2
Beat the mixture until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3
Add one egg and beat again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 4
Combine the butter mixture with flour and knead to form a smooth dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 5
Roughly divide the dough into quarters and roll each into a log. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 6
Unwrap the dough and brush it with milk. Using two of the dough logs, roll the dough in granulated sugar, making sure it\u2019s completely covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 7
Cut the sugared rolls into 1-inch-thick slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 8
For the remaining two dough logs, add the cocoa to the sugar and mix. Cut these logs into 1-inch slices as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 9
Arrange the cookie slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for 18 minutes at 180\u00b0C\/350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 10
When golden brown, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the diamond cookies cool. Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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