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Miffy Petit Beurre

March 30, 2019 Updated June 4, 2019 25 Comments

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How cute are these little French shortbread Miffy Petit Beurre cookies?  This simple little cookie, not too sweet not too rich, melts in your mouth.   
 
 

Petit beurre literally means “little butter”.   I think these little buttery bunny cookies are perfect for an Easter basket treat.  You can get your own Miffy Cookies cutters here on Amazon:  Miffy Cookie Cutter   Who cares if you only use them once a year.  It’s a small investment (under $5) you’ll never regret.  

How to Make Petit Beurre Dough

The cookie dough is so easy and can be made in just a few minutes.

melting butter in pan with water being added1
butter sugar mixture in bowl4
cookie dough in bowl7
Sugar added to melting butter2
Flour added to butter mixture5
kneading cookie dough8
Butter sugar mixture boiling3
Spatula stirring in flour6
cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap9
  1. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1/3 cup water.  
  2. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.  Stir together.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil over low heat.
  4. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and let stand to cool for 20 minutes.
  5. Add 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 
  6. Begin to stir in flour mixture.
  7. Mix until the dough forms a smooth soft ball of dough.
  8. Turn dough out onto the counter and quickly knead the dough until soft and smooth
  9. Flatten the dough into a square or rectangular shape.  Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 3 hours.

Rolling and Cutting Petit Beuree

Rolled out cookie dough1
Cutout of bunny cookie3
Miffy cookie cutter with dough2
Miffy bunny cookies on baking sheet4
  1. After 3 hours remove dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Preheat oven to 350℉.   Place dough on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper.  The dough is very stiff and you will need to use some upper body strength 😉At first it’s quite difficult to roll, but soon will begin to soften up and roll easier. Roll dough approx 3/16-inch (between 1/8-1/4 inch)
  2. Using a Miffy cookie cutter, press into the rolled out dough.
  3. The cutter has a removable center that makes cutting perfect and easy.
  4. Place on a baking sheet 1/2-inch apart.  The cookies will NOT lose their shape while baking.  Bake in preheated 350℉ oven for 8-10 minutes or until barely beginning to brown around the edges.  I like to get the edges lightly golden brown because I love the brown butter flavor that comes out.

Such a cute Easter basket treat and perfect for little grandkids.

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Miffy Petit Beurre

This dough holds it’s shape and any detail of the cookie would not be lost during baking. It's perfect for your favorite cutters.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cut out cookies, miffy petit beurre, petit beurre recipe
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 50 cookies
Calories 42 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
  • 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter 100 g
  • 1/3 cup water 63 ml
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or 00 flour 250 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 g

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add the water, sugar, salt, and butter.  Bring to a boil over low heat and wait until the butter is completely melted. Pour into a mixing bowl add vanilla then let stand for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Add flour and baking powder and stir with a spoon until the mixture is smooth and soft. When the mixture is soft quickly knead by hand until smooth. Press into flattened disc or square. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 

  3. The refrigeration will solidify the butter. Remove from refrigerator and roll out Roll dough approx 3/16-inch (between 1/8-1/4 inch). Cut with cookie cutter.

  4. Place on baking sheet bake in a preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Makes about 3 dozen small Miffy's.

Recipe Notes

No waste here:  The cookie dough scraps can be kneaded together over again to cut out more cookies.  Repeat this process until all the dough has been used.  

Nutrition Facts
Miffy Petit Beurre
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 42 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 9mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally posted in 2014.  Additional notes, nutrition, updated photos, and recipe cards have been added.

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  1. Caitlin says

    May 27, 2019 at 6:22 am

    Going to try to make these for my daughter’s first birthday. How thick do you roll out the dough?

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      June 4, 2019 at 2:18 am

      Sorry this comment just came through. Roll dough approx 3/16-inch (between 1/8-1/4 inch) Sometimes I want them crisp and will roll them out 1/8-inch thick. I just added this to the recipe. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

      Reply
  2. Sydney85 says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    I do not have grandchildren yet but had to save link and buy the cookie cutters! love the shape of these cookies and no doubt the taste will be wonderful.

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 5, 2019 at 3:10 am

      They are so cute and fun. Thanks for saving the link.

      Reply
  3. Delia M. Bottoms says

    April 2, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    One question regarding the MIffy cookie cutters: do you cut the shapes out first and then use the other part of the cutter to press the features into the bunnies? Never used them before. :0)

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 5, 2019 at 4:42 am

      I press both at the same time, but just use a gentle push on the center piece that creates the imprint. Then I push that through the outside piece and carefully peel off the cookie. I hope this makes sense. 🤪

      Reply
  4. Delia Bottoms says

    April 2, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    What an awesome idea! I love butter cookies. (Who doesn’t?!) I think these little cookies would be a darling gift for Easter…young and old alike!
    This recipe is also easy to make.
    NOTE: I use to be a pastry cook and I made croissants from scratch. So anything else is a piece of cake to make! (Pardon the pun!)
    Your website has gone onto “My Favorites” for reference. Great recipes! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 3, 2019 at 3:10 am

      5 stars
      I’m honored to be on your “favorites” list. Thank you so much. I’m sure I could learn more from you.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    July 30, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Im from the Netherlands and miffy is dutch w call it Nijntje lol. Cute tho!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      July 31, 2014 at 3:50 am

      I wish I knew how to pronounce that. Thanks for the fun comment.

      Reply
  6. Erin Brady says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    What a wonderful story! It is choice. Elder Featherstone's son is my bishop, and you're right, the Featherstones are very special people. I'll have to share this story with him. He'd love it. As always, thanks for the wonderful recipe. And those cookie cutters are out of this world cute!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      May 5, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      Of my gosh what a small world. Is your bishop Paul Featherstone? If so, I have stories. Thank you so much for commenting and making our world smaller.

      Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    April 25, 2014 at 6:34 am

    thanks for sharing.
    I would like to know where did you get the cookies cutter ( the purple rectangle one, not the rabbits.

    would u please let me know. Thanks so much.

    Candice

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 25, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      I purchased the purple cookie cutter and book as a set on Amazon just before Christmas last year. I have not been able to find them since. You could just do a search for Petit Beurre cookie cutter. They are available internationally. Keep trying Amazon.

      Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    April 23, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Merci beaucoup pour cette délicieuse recette, thank you so much, it is just a traditionnal biscuit for us.
    Have a nice day.
    Sophie
    PS: I really enjoy reading your blog

    Reply
  9. Danielle says

    April 19, 2014 at 2:10 am

    these cookies are so stinkin cute!! I love those cutters – I just went through your link to the cutters but it took me to a group page – based on what you said it looks like you got the $1.61 cutters – I just noticed the one next to it was $0.90 for the set!! Might have to snag these, thanks for telling us about them!! I won't get them for Easter but who says you can't have cute Miffy cookies all year round!?! did yours take a long time for shipping – I'm in Australia but I just thought I'd compare 😉

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 19, 2014 at 2:35 am

      I don't remember how long the shipping took. It wasn't too long. I got free shipping with a total cost of $1.75

      Reply
  10. Joni Hilton says

    April 18, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    This is why Tiffany is so adorable and will be as wonderful a mother as you are!

    Reply
  11. Susan Turney says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:51 am

    I love all the photos in your recipes! These cookies are adorable and so is the story!

    Reply
  12. lesmainsdanslafarine.com says

    April 17, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I adore your cookies !!! Soooooo cute 😉 nicer than our traditionnal "Petit Beurre"

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 18, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I love the traditional petit beurre

      Reply
  13. Heather says

    April 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    These are super cute! My daughter (now 5) loves penguins, but I fear she's already getting out of that phase–I'll still think of penguins as cute though. 🙂 Helpful hint.. in the directions step by step you put cook for 20 mins.. but I think you mean chill (as per the recipe).

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks for proof reading for me. I'll make that correction. Penguins are so cute. Thank goodness you can't have one for a pet.

      Reply
    • Danielle says

      April 19, 2014 at 2:24 am

      Heather, here is a link to a penguin cutter set – found if as I was browsing other cutters… I think I have an addiction now 🙂

      http://www.amazon.com/Estone-Penguin-Biscuit-Fondant-Sugarcraft/dp/B00GFCS8JM/ref=sr_1_137?ie=UTF8&qid=1397874127&sr=8-137&keywords=fondant+mold+cookie+cutter

      Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      April 19, 2014 at 2:31 am

      Great link. Thanks so much

      Reply

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