Pirouette Cookies

Delight in the elegance of homemade Pirouette Cookies—delicate, crisp, and impossibly buttery rolled wafers filled with charm. This irresistible recipe transforms simple pantry staples like powdered sugar, egg whites, and all-purpose flour into thin golden circles, carefully rolled while warm to achieve their signature cylindrical shape. Infused with creamy butter, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt for balance, these cookies offer a deliciously light crunch with every bite. Perfect as an accompaniment to coffee, tea, or as a chic standalone treat, these pirouette-style cookies bring bakery-quality indulgence straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re mastering the art of thin cookie rolling or looking to impress at your next gathering, this recipe is a baking adventure worth savoring!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.6667 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and flour. Add the salt and stir to combine.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy but not stiff. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg whites, whisking gently.

Step 5

Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, slightly thin batter.

Step 6

Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of batter into thin 3-inch circles on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake one sheet at a time for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as they can burn quickly.

Step 8

Working quickly, use a thin spatula to lift one cookie off the sheet. Place the edge of the cookie against a thin dowel, chopstick, or the handle of a wooden spoon and roll it tightly to form a cylindrical shape. Repeat with the remaining cookies immediately, as they harden as they cool.

Step 9

If the cookies become too stiff to roll, return the baking sheet to the oven for 30 seconds to soften them.

Step 10

Let the rolled cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container to maintain their crispness for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(391.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1248.2

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 127.7mg	0%
Sodium 778.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 120.2g
Protein 20.3g	0%

Vitamin D 13.5IU	0%
Calcium 69.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 316.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 58.3%