How to Make Pill Bottle Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you have an empty pill bottle lying around? Instead of throwing it away, why not repurpose it into something fun and delicious? With my recipe for Pill Bottle Cookies, you can turn that empty container into a tasty treat that will be a hit at your next gathering.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also a great way to reduce waste and repurpose items that would otherwise end up in the trash. This recipe is a perfect example of how you can get creative in the kitchen ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Combine the 1 cup butter, whipping cream and flour thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Transfer rounds to a tray or waxed paper sprinkled heavily with white sugar, turning to coat both sides with sugar. Place sugar coated rounds on an ungreased cookie sheet. Prick in four places with a fork, forming a "prick box".
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed. Let cool then put the bottoms of two cookies together with the Creamy Butter Filling.
  • To Make The Creamy Butter Filling: Blend 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth. If desired tint with food coloring.
  • Nutrition

    130 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 14mg