Paprika Cookies

Paprika Cookies

From   Tea Time

Prep: 40 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Fusion

Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive

Ingredients

  • Soft unsalted butter 150 gms
  • Eggs 1
  • Refined flour 250 gms
  • Salt to taste
  • Egg wash (1egg + 2 tbsps water)
  • Milk ¼ cup
  • Topping
  • Paprika powder to sprinkle

Methods

  • Take soft butter in a bowl, add egg and beat with an electric beater. Add flour and salt and fold in well. Add milk and knead into a dough. Do not over knead.
  • Cover the dough with damp cloth and rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 180º C. Grease a baking tray.
  • Divide the dough into small equal portions, shape them into balls and press them lightly to make cookies. Keep the cookies on the greased baking tray.
  • Brush the cookies with egg wash, sprinkle paprika powder on it and flatten the surface gently.
  • Keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Take the tray out of the oven, cool and serve on a serving platter.