Description
Delight in the rich, buttery goodness of traditional German butter cookies, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Scoop small amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool slightly on wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor by adding lemon zest or almond extract to the dough. - For decorative shapes, roll out the dough and use cookie cutters before baking.