Vanilla Friands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Tender, vanilla-flavored French cookies perfect for snacking or serving alongside a warm beverage.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 1 egglarge egg
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 6 gbaking powder
- 3 gsalt
- 50 mLunsalted milk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Tip: For an extra-crispy cookie, bake for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioner's sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour before measuring.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Add the vanilla extract after 2 minutes of creaming.
- 4
Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated.
Tip: Make sure the egg is fully beaten before adding the flour mixture.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add the unsalted milk, starting with 25mL and adding more as needed, until the dough reaches the desired consistency.
Tip: The dough should be slightly sticky but hold its shape when formed into a ball.
- 7
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Twist the top of the bag to remove any air pockets.
- 8
Pipe the dough into 5cm (2-inch) long, 1.5cm (0.6-inch) wide strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Leave 2cm (0.8-inch) of space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Remove from the oven when still slightly soft to the touch.
- 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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