Homemade Hong Kong Jenny Bakery Butter Flower Cookies
Homemade Hong Kong Jenny Bakery Butter Flower Cookies – Learn how to make these famous buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with this easy step-by-step recipe. Perfect for tea time or gifting!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- ✅ 200 g cake flour (for a light texture)
- ✅ 50 g cornstarch (for crispness)
- ✅ 20 g milk powder (for extra creaminess)
- ✅ A pinch of salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ✅ 200 g unsalted butter (high-quality, room temperature)
- ✅ 70 g powdered sugar (for a smooth texture)
- ✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Cream the butter and sugar – In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- 2️⃣ Sift the dry ingredients – Combine cake flour, cornstarch, milk powder, and salt. Sift together to remove lumps.
- 3️⃣ Mix the dough – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 4️⃣ Add vanilla extract and mix gently. Do not overmix!
- 5️⃣ Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (Wilton 1M or 2D).
- 6️⃣ Pipe flower shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep them evenly spaced.
- 7️⃣ Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- 8️⃣ Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
- 9️⃣ Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
- 🔟 Cool completely on a wire rack before storing or serving.
Notes
✔ Use high-quality butter like President, Lurpak, or Kerrygold for the best flavor.
✔ Chilling the dough before baking helps cookies retain their flower shape.
✔ Bake at a low temperature to prevent burning and keep the cookies tender.