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.
1
Sift the flour into a bowl, making a well in the center.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
2
Add pieces of butter, sour cream, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest to the flour.
- 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.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
6
Bake at 200°C for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Adjust according to your oven.
