Description
Delicate and buttery cookies perfect for the holiday season, ideal for sharing or enjoying with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g butter
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 500 g flour
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and salt, kneading into a smooth dough.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape small portions of the chilled dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, slightly flattening them.
- Sprinkle with sugar if desired and bake for about 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and texture. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for even mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, buttery cookies