Four Species Cookies
On Sukkot, we gather four species of plants for a special ritual. Some say that each species represents a different part of our body and its faculties. This year, honor this holiday tradition by baking festive cookies to enjoy in your Sukkah.
COOKIE RECIPE
Active Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 60 - 90 mins
Makes: about 40 cookies
These cookies are the perfect make-ahead-Sukkot treat to share with your friends and family in your Sukkah!
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
1 egg
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon zest (to give it the Etrog flavor!)
2 tsp of chopped mint to give it that green color (optional)
Preparation
STEP 1 - Make cookies
In a large bowl, mix butter, egg, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon until combined. You can also use a whisk.
Add flour and salt. Keep mixing.
Once the dough forms, remove it from the bowl and form into a ball (don’t over-mix!)
Tip: If the dough is crumbling, add a spoon of soft butter, or 2-3 tsp of cold milk or waterWrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
If refrigerated for over an hour, let the dough warm up a bit before the next step.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Generously flour each piece of dough and roll out until ¼-inch thick.
Follow the instruction below to shape the cookies.
Cut
Use the green piece to press and cut out a shaped cookie.
Press
Insert the yellow piece. Press firmly to transfer the design like a stamp.
Lift
Gently remove both pieces to reveal the stamped cookie. Transfer to a tray for baking.
STEP 2 - Bake!
Place cookies on baking trays, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden brown.
Remove and allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to fully cool.
STEP 3 - Shake!
Serve your cookies in the Sukkah, and shake before you eat!
