OOgiot for or with kids
November 2018
Whether you are taking a well-earned five-minute break, entertaining friends or family, or just baking for or with kids, these cookies promise to fill the house with a delicious aroma, the one that creates magical memories of home and childhood and good times.
The addition of almonds gives these cookies a delicious crunch.
Makes about 50
230 gr. /8 oz. soft unsalted butter
100 gr. /4 oz. /1/2 cup caster superfine sugar
2 eggs lightly beaten
30ml/2 tbsp. ground almonds
400 gr. /14 oz. /3.5 cups all-purpose flour
60ml/4 tbsp. cornflour
Makes about 50
230 gr. /8 oz. soft unsalted butter
100 gr. /4 oz. /1/2 cup caster superfine sugar
2 eggs lightly beaten
30ml/2 tbsp. ground almonds
400 gr. /14 oz. /3.5 cups all-purpose flour
60ml/4 tbsp. cornflour
- In a mixer with a guitar hook, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition, then beat in the almonds.
- Sift over the flour and cornflour and mix to a soft dough.
- Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface for a few seconds, until smooth.
- Divide the dough into to two, shape each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into a round – this makes it easier when you begin to roll it out. Wrap in a plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out and chill for about 30 minutes, or until firm, but make sure it is not too stiff to roll.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough lightly and evenly in one direction, only to a thickness of about 3mm/ 1/8in. Always roll away from you and rotate the cookie dough occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
- Using your favorite cookie cutter – the Hebrew Alphabet ones are great for it – stamp out cookies of your chosen shape.
- Transfer the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets using a palette knife or a metal spatula. And place on the baking sheets, lined with parchment paper, spacing about 2.5cm/1in apart
- Preheat the oven to 180°c/350°F/4 Gas.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Until the cookies are a pale golden brown. Leave to cool down for 2-3 minutes, before you transfer to a wire rack to chill.
- Store them in an airtight container.
No matter what age are you, there’s little so enjoyable as a freshly baked cookie. Cookies are the ultimate treat to me. Or as we call it, עוּגִיָה – oogiya.
