Philippine Butter Cookies

Filipino - World Cuisine

These are also called Puto Seco. This is a tasty, butter cookie that is complimented with a cup of tea. The cornstarch in the recipe makes them light and crunchy.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 17 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 5 dozen

Philippine Butter Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

3 eggs

3.66 cups cornstarch

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking powder

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a medium bowl cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the cornstarch cream of tartar and baking powder until well blended. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutritional Information

Philippine Butter Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 73.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.4g 1%

Carbohydrates: 10.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 17.4mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 106.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 1.3mcg

Calcium: 6.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 0.6mg

Potassium: 12.8mg

Sodium: 34.1mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 29.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.