New Year's Shortbread Cookies
10 servings
10 minutes
New Year's sandy cookies are a symbol of coziness and festive spirit that comes from German cuisine. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages when sweet pastries with sugar and spices were made for holidays in Europe. The delicate, crumbly dough rich in creamy flavor perfectly complements the sweet glaze and bright decorations, creating a winter fairy tale on the plate. These cookies not only delight with their taste but also become a true festive ritual: they are decorated by the whole family, and the aroma of fresh baking fills the home with magic. They can be served with hot chocolate or fragrant tea while enjoying moments of joy and warmth.
1
Divide the cold butter in half, mix one half with sugar, and melt the other half in the microwave to add to the mixture. Add salt, baking powder, egg, and sifted flour to this mixture. Knead the dough and let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 200 g
2
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 4-5 mm. Use cookie cutters to cut out future cookies from the dough.
3
Line the baking tray with parchment and grease with oil. Place the cookies and lightly prick with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake at 250 degrees for 7 minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
4
For the glaze, separate the egg white from the yolk, mix with powdered sugar, and mix well.
- Powdered sugar: 250 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
5
Finally, the last step is to apply glaze to the cookies and sprinkle them.
- Confectionery decorations: to taste