Turkish Soldier Buttons Cookies

Turkish Soldier Buttons Cookies are a popular treat in Turkey, especially during festive occasions. The name ‘Soldier Buttons’ refers to their small, round shape, resembling buttons worn on military uniforms.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Turkish Soldier Buttons Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 100 gram Powdered Sugar
• 2 unit Egg Yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 250 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Leave one part plain and mix the cocoa powder into the other part.
6. Take a small piece of each dough and roll them into small balls, about the size of a soldier's button.
7. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies are cooled, roll them in powdered sugar to coat.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.