Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. <li id="instruction-step-7" flatten slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies tender and glossy.
- For extra flavor, add a touch of almond extract or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 80 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg