Light Cream Butter Cookies

Cooking Steps

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1. 
   Step 1

   Take the butter out of the fridge 30 minutes early to soften at room temperature until a finger can easily press into it. Add the sugar and beat with an electric mixer until the butter turns pale and fluffy.

2. 
   Step 2

   Add the heavy cream and salt, then continue beating. Note: add the heavy cream in small batches to make it easier to work with.

3. 
   Step 3

   Sift the flour into the butter mixture and stir until just combined – stop as soon as no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.

4. 
   Step 4

   Fit a piping tip onto a piping bag and fill with the cookie dough.

5. 
   Step 5

   Pipe the cookies onto a baking sheet and bake at 180C (356F) for 20 minutes. Adjust time according to your oven – the cookies are done when fully cooked.

6. 
   Step 6

   How to tell if cookies are done: after cooling, the center should not be soft or doughy. If underdone, simply return to a preheated oven for a few more minutes.