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Bosnian Sape Recipe

329kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 23 minutes
Total 38 minutes
A classic shortbread cookie, named after the shape of a bear paw, which is what they resemble when they are baked.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Stand mixer or a hand mixer

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Cut the dough into desired shapes, such as bear paws or rounds.
  8. Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
  9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories329kcalCarbohydrates27gProtein3gFat24gSaturated Fat15gCholesterol61mgSodium3mgPotassium37mgFiber1gSugar8g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To ensure that the cookies are tender and buttery, make sure the butter is at room temperature before mixing it with the sugar.
You can also add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to shape the cookies into equal-sized portions.

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