Cookies with yolks

4 servings

40 minutes

Egg yolk cookies are delicate and crumbly pastries with a rich, creamy flavor and a light citrus aroma of lemon zest. This recipe has roots in European cuisine, where egg yolk-based pastries are valued for their softness and rich taste. The addition of sour cream and butter gives the cookies a unique velvety texture. They pair perfectly with tea or coffee and can be a great treat for family evenings. The sweet sugar crust adds a light caramel note. Cookies can be shaped into pretzels or use cookie cutters for a festive look. The versatility of the recipe allows for experimentation with add-ins like vanilla sugar or cinnamon to enhance its flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 349.6
• Proteins: 7.4g
• Fats: 17.1g
• Carbohydrates: 42.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Egg yolk: 4 pc
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Lemon zest: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour into a bowl, making a well in the center.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 200 g

2. Add pieces of butter, sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest to the flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Egg yolk: 4 pieces
   • Lemon zest: 0.5 piece
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste

3. Knead a soft, elastic dough.

4. Tear off a piece of dough, roll it into a thin rope, and shape it into a pretzel. You can also simply cut it with a knife or a mold.

5. Then dip the cookies in sugar and place them on a baking sheet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

6. Bake at 200°C for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Adjust according to your oven.