How to Make Grandma Womack's Butterhorn Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butterhorn cookies are a classic treat that many of us have fond memories of enjoying. They are a sweet, buttery pastry that is perfect for any occasion. This particular recipe for Grandma Womack's Butterhorn Cookies has been passed down through generations and has become a beloved tradition in our family.

Grandma Womack was an incredible cook and baker, and her butterhorn cookies were always a favorite among family and friends. Every year during the holidays, she would spend hours in...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Cut butter into flour in a large mixing bowl with your fingertips. Add sour cream and egg yolk; mix thoroughly until a firm dough is formed. Shape dough into a large ball, cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 3 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a circle. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture and press it into the dough. Cut into 12 wedges (like a pie) and roll each piece from the wide side to the tip to make a croissant-shaped cookie; place on the prepared baking sheets. Curl the tips of each cookie towards you to form a curved horn shape. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar mixture to form remaining cookies.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 29mg