Sometimes I almost forget just how much I love baking or how nice it is to get up in the morning and whip up something delicious. I admit that I usually get my baking kumbaya-yas out in the winter but I was extra inspired because of a class we had at ICE yesterday (more on that later) despite the souring temperatures here in NYC.
The salted butter breakups are a wonderful variation on delicate shortbread cookies. The dough comes together easily (though here I had to use a little more ice water, about 7.5 tablespoons).
My slight variation was a salty-cinnamon topping on half of the cookies – I love salty-sweet combinations and these came out beautifully. The slight saltiness is entirely addictive.
Someone keep me away from the King Arthur’s catalogue, please! I sense a baking attack coming on.
Love the colors, nice photo. And I’m up for any variation of shortbread.
Thanks, Greg! I agree on the shortbread:)
they look heavenly! I’m still playing catch-up, so I made the cheese bread this week.
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Enjoy them. Tia! I’m definitely making the break-ups again.
Mmm, I may have to try incorporating cinnamon next time.
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I love the addition of cinnamon!
Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try :).
No one should ever have to stay away from the King Arthur Catalogue. Nope. Never. Bake on, my friend!
That’s what I’m telling myself too 😉 Thanks, Cher!
Cinnamon? I’m intrigued and will try that next time.
It added a nice little kick together with the salt – really loved it!
ooh, love the cinnamon!
I was generous with it but it punched up the flavor really well!
I had to use a few extra tablespoons of water too. Love the cinnamon on top!
Thanks, Betsy!
I can do this kind of baking any day – simple and easy:) Brown, crispy edges were the best.
I am still trying to reconcile salt and sweet, but this one was the winner!
Agreed, Lana, and I too loved the edge pieces! Maybe this recipe will take you over to the ‘dark’ salty-sweet side :). I find that I can only have salty chocolate now…
Oh talk about the temp’s , they are soaring here too 🙁
The cinnamon addition sounds better than fantastic , i can almost taste them here.
I think we are back to a happy temp medium today so perfect cookie weather :).
King Arthur = love. I have visited the company store in Norwich Vermont with Nana and stocked up. I even made my younger son sit in throne they have set up in the lobby. My reward was a photo of a pouting young man- which makes it all the more dear to me. I am almost glad we didn’t do this one in October – it would have added to many pounds over the winter !
haha good point, Tricia! That sounds like a wonderful visit, I’m envious!
Love the idea of the cinnamon!
Thanks, Barb!
Cinnamon sounds like a great addition to this cookie!
Thanks, Gloria! I really loved it.