Amerikaner German Vanilla Biscuit
Delight your taste buds with the timeless charm of Amerikaner German Vanilla Biscuits, a classic treat that blends fluffy, cake-like texture with the rich aroma of vanilla. These golden delights are quick to prepare with just a handful of pantry staples like softened butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Their signature touch is a smooth powdered sugar glaze applied to the flat base, creating a glossy finish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for a casual coffee break or as a dainty dessert, these biscuits bake in under 15 minutes and pair beautifully with tea or coffee. Whether you're exploring German baking traditions or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these easy-to-make biscuits are a must-try in your home kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 150 grams Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Water (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop small mounds of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound as they will spread slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack.
To prepare the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with water in a small bowl until smooth and thick but spreadable.
Once the biscuits are completely cooled, spread the glaze over the flat (bottom) side of each biscuit using a knife or the back of a spoon. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Amerikaner with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 1081 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
