Butter Cookies (Galletitas de Mantequilla)

Steps

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1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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2. 2
   Add the two sticks of room-temperature butter, three-quarters cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Mix until creamy.
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3. 3
   Add one room-temperature egg and 2.5 teaspoons of Mexican vanilla blend. Mix well.
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4. 4
   Add 2.5 tablespoons of milk and mix until combined.
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5. 5
   Add 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until you have a smooth dough.
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6. 6
   Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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7. 7
   Wet your fingers and gently poke the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
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8. 8
   Fill the center indentation of each cookie with strawberry glaze or jam.
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9. 9
   Bake for 15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
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10. 10
    Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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