Christmas cookies with yolks
10 servings
120 minutes
Christmas cookies made with egg yolks embody the coziness and warmth of winter holidays. This recipe has roots in European traditions where sweet aromatic treats take center stage on festive tables. The delicate dough made with butter, egg yolks, and sour cream gains softness and lightness, while powdered sugar adds a subtle sweetness. A light vanilla note and airy texture make these cookies a perfect complement to a cup of hot cocoa or fragrant tea. The recipe's uniqueness lies in its versatility: you can cut out shapes, cover them with icing, or add nuts. It's not just baked goods; it's a symbol of family unity when the scent of warm cookies fills the home and brings joy to everyone who tries them.
1
Mix the softened butter with powdered sugar and egg yolks.
- Butter: 200 g
- Icing sugar: 200 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
2
Add 1 heaping tablespoon of sour cream.
- Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
3
Add salt and half of all the flour. Mix.
- Salt: pinch
- Wheat flour: 450 g
4
Add baking powder, mix, and add the remaining flour. Knead the dough and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (in a bag).
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 450 g
5
Take the chilled dough out of the fridge in parts and roll it out to a thickness of about 6-8 mm.
6
Cut out any shapes and bake at 180 degrees.
