Big Batch Portuguese Butter Cookies

READY IN: 50minsYIELD: 8-9 Dozen

INGREDIENTS

  • 10cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoonsbaking powder
  • 5largeeggs
  • 2cupssugar
  • 2 1⁄4 cupsbutter, cubed
  • 5tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • 1cupheavy cream (whipping)
  • sugar, for rolling

    • NUTRITION INFO

    Serving Size: 1 (2744) g

    Servings Per Recipe:1

    Calories: 1443.8

    Calories from Fat 682 g 47 %

    Total Fat 75.8 g 116 %

    Saturated Fat 42 g 209 %

    Cholesterol 294.3 mg 98 %

    Sodium 1010.1 mg 42 %

    Total Carbohydrate170.9 g 56 %

    Dietary Fiber 4.2 g 16 %

    Sugars 50.5 g 202 %

    Protein 21.2 g 42 %

    DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk beater, combine the sugar, salt, oil, and butter for one minute.
  • Then add the eggs, and beat until well combined.
  • Mix in the heavy cream and whisk for another minute.
  • Switch the beater to a dough hook then add the flour and baking powder to the batter.  Beat for 2 minutes, or until the dough is combined and a firm consistency.
  • Cover and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll it into a ball, then roll the ball in sugar. .
  • Place the balls on the baking sheets around 2” apart, then press the ball using a glass. At this point, you can press any shape onto the cookie using small cookie cutters, etc.
  • Bake cookies for approximately 20 minutes, or until lightly coloured.

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