Description
Craving easy cookies? These German butter cookies are the best quick-bake idea simple, soft, and buttery! A perfect treat for holidays, cookie swaps, or simple snack time. With basic ingredients and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re easy, festive, and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
- Press each ball gently with a fork to flatten and create a pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough if too soft to shape.
- Don’t overbake edges should be just golden.
- Add a touch of almond extract for variation.
- Cookies freeze well and can be made ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German