Vanilla Friands
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla friands are delicate, tender cakes made with all purpose flour, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. This straightforward recipe requires just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven, making it ideal for those seeking a simple baking project. With confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder and milk completing the mix, these friands are suitable for anyone looking to create a classic treat without fuss.
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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
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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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