Description
Experience the delightful nostalgia of traditional German butter cookies, known for their buttery richness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. With a simple base recipe, you can customize them with your favorite add-ins, making them a versatile addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg